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G857 TGY

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,524 mi
Last recorded72,524 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG857 TGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 72,524 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,316 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,819 miles

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,070 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres perished and spliting

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,070 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to turn road wheel (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to turn road wheel (3.5.1k)

Rear unable to check wheel bearings

all 4 tyres perished and spliting

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,471 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust mounts cracking apart

Pass 6 May 2011 68,959 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,454 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,238 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,427 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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G857 TGY is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G857 TGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G857 TGY registered?

G857 TGY is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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The MOT history for G857 TGY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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