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G939 WBU

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

115,150 mi
Last recorded115,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG939 WBU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 115,150 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Possibly needs attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Previous work carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Possibly needs attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 115,001 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 113,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 111,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 110,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 110,904 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 110,904 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 110,904 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc insecure n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability o/s/f and n/s/f inner steps (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f and o/s/f shock bushes split

Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,904 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 110,329 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 110,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 108,072 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 108,066 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,988 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 104,977 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,125 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 101,125 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,167 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 97,167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,677 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,656 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisy

top steering colomn has slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2009 78,647 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,275 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,273 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

play in top steering column bush

Fail 7 Jul 2008 76,087 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,044 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 69,405 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,405 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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G939 WBU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 G939 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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G939 WBU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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