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G109 SRR

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

73,911 mi
Last recorded73,911 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG109 SRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,911 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 73,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,859 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn several front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front & o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle/several suspension components/exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,481 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

several suspension rubbers perished

under side rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,902 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective several exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres light cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

several front & rear suspension components & exhaust system rusty

several suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2020 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box tail pipe incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective several exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres light cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front & o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

several front & rear suspension components & exhaust system rusty

several suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2019 71,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake drags slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline fail …. advise requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded / deteriorating

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings …. note nsr fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various suspension bushes deteriorating / cracking … no excess play

Fail 16 May 2019 71,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play note bearing is slightly noisy also (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake drags slightly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline fail …. advise requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded / deteriorating

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings …. note nsr fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various suspension bushes deteriorating / cracking … no excess play

Pass 11 May 2018 67,968 miles

Front washers weak but still adequate

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

Nearside headlight pattern deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle other roadusers

Offside Rear slight drag as wheel rotated

play in all wheel bearings ....nsr worst but none are excessive

Fail 9 May 2018 67,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front washers weak but still adequate

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

Nearside headlight pattern deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle other roadusers

Offside Rear slight drag as wheel rotated

play in all wheel bearings ....nsr worst but none are excessive

Pass 10 May 2017 66,765 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 66,755 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part mounting clip broken (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 62,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

brake pipes greased

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 May 2016 62,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

brake pipes greased

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 May 2015 59,069 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

beam deflector nearside headlight

both rear wheel bearings SLIGHTLY rough

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 19 May 2015 59,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

beam deflector nearside headlight

both rear wheel bearings SLIGHTLY rough

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 12 May 2014 57,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 57,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 55,276 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers deteriorating

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 22 May 2013 55,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers deteriorating

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 May 2012 53,476 miles

slight play all four wheel bearings

Fail 23 May 2012 53,467 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre cracked

slight play all four wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2011 51,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Fail 17 May 2011 51,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 10 May 2010 49,975 miles

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitting

Pass 5 May 2009 46,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 43,327 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 43,327 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2007 40,150 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 36,020 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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G109 SRR is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 63,974 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G109 SRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G109 SRR is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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