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G149 RVO

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,929 mi
Last recorded72,929 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 RVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,929 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

all exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f drive shaft gaiter leaking slightly

rear flexible brake hose ferral slightly corroded

rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2008 72,925 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

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

all exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

o/s/f drive shaft gaiter leaking slightly

rear flexible brake hose ferral slightly corroded

rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2007 72,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,581 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,541 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nearside front flexy brake hose steel ferrell corroding

offside front flexy brake hose steel ferrell corroding

rear flexy brake hose steel ferrell corroding

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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G149 RVO is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G149 RVO, 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 G149 RVO registered?

G149 RVO is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G149 RVO safe to buy?

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