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G925 MYB

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,267 mi
Last recorded71,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG925 MYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded / corrosion round spring mountings

both seat belts slow to retract

corrosion round both front jacking points

front cross member corroded

offside front seat runners worn

Fail 7 Jul 2021 73,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lamps deteriated

both rear leaf springs corroded / corrosion round spring mountings

both seat belts slow to retract

corrosion round both front jacking points

front cross member corroded

offside front seat runners worn

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,442 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lamps corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion round both front jacking points

corrosion round rear leaf spring mounts

front cross member corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,442 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lights corroded

both rear leaf spring mountings corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

brake vacuum pump belt loose

corrosion round both front jacking points

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,735 miles

both head light deteriated

both nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract

both rear leaf spring mounting brackets corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion round front suspension mountings

front coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 71,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both head light deteriated

both nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract

both rear leaf spring mounting brackets corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion round front suspension mountings

front coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all front brake pipes rusty

nearside inner sill rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,407 miles

front coil springs rusty

rear leaf springs rusty

water in offside headlamp

Fail 17 Jul 2017 69,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front coil springs rusty

rear leaf springs rusty

water in offside headlamp

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,116 miles

all cv boots perished

both seatbelts slow to retract

brake pipes rusty

front brake discs rusty

vehicle rusty underside

Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,116 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all cv boots perished

both seatbelts slow to retract

brake pipes rusty

front brake discs rusty

vehicle rusty underside

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,971 miles

nearside outer cv boot perished

offside head lamp corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,077 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,077 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 65,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,002 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,002 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise lower skirt pannels loose advise engine glow plugs [smokes on initial start]

Fail 9 Oct 2008 64,844 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both nearside front brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,844 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both nearside front brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,459 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,349 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 64,349 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G925 MYB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G925 MYB, 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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G925 MYB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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