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G133 ERU

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,915 mi
Last recorded91,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG133 ERU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,797 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

off/side rack gaiter twisted

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,705 miles

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

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

both front tyres in poor condition

off/side rack gaiter twisted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,253 miles

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

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

off/side rack gaiter twisted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 90,831 miles

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

play in front bearings

Fail 9 Apr 2008 90,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

play in front bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2006 89,871 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 89,871 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake ballance on limit

Pass 29 Nov 2005 86,502 miles

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

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

nearside front chassis leg slightly corroded

offside rear shockabsorber mount slightly corroded

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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G133 ERU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G133 ERU, 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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G133 ERU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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