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G931 WBU

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG931 WBU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers sill corroded

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rods slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 95,340 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers sill corroded

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rods slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,867 miles

Offside Front Drivers door step sill corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,503 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,615 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,605 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body has slight corrosion all over

Fail 20 Oct 2016 84,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

body has slight corrosion all over

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion All over (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 May 2014 77,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 74,183 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2012 70,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 67,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,941 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 64,941 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,461 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 57,567 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,560 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,852 miles

off/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

Fail 18 Apr 2006 54,854 miles

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

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

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

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

both front head lights slightly misted

off/s/f/bottom ball joint dust cover split

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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G931 WBU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G931 WBU, 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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G931 WBU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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