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G135 PBU

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,388 mi
Last recorded66,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 PBU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 66,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,519 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,126 miles

o/s wiper torn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,598 miles

corrosion at offside front cross member

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,867 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounting rubber perished

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear shocker bushes worn

offside rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,744 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,431 miles

ALL EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLIT

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,431 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

ALL EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLIT

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2007 53,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,670 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s door step is corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2006 52,670 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s door step is corroded

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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G135 PBU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G135 PBU, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G135 PBU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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