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G138 LAW

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

Black Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

39,562 mi
Last recorded39,562 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 LAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,562 miles

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.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,562 miles

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.

Pass 7 May 2009 38,800 miles

Oil leak

nearside front rear tyre perishing.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,779 miles

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.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,133 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,085 miles

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 66,065 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,118 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,113 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,047 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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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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G138 LAW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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