MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.
corrosion on brake pipes in places.
exhaust mountings missing,exhaust still secure.
gearbox mounting wearing.
nearside/offside rear brakes,back plates corroding.
underbody and chassis corrosion in places.
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.
corrosion on brake pipes in places.
exhaust mountings missing,exhaust still secure.
gearbox mounting wearing.
nearside/offside rear brakes,back plates corroding.
underbody and chassis corrosion in places.
Oil leak
nearside front rear tyre perishing.
slight damage to front number plate.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
nearside front rear tyre perishing.
slight damage to front number plate.
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G138 LAW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in Black with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 G138 LAW, 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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What year was G138 LAW registered?
G138 LAW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 May 1990.
Is G138 LAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for G138 LAW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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