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G155 GWP

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,516 mi
Last recorded48,516 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG155 GWP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,516 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

age related corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,414 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,671 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,639 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 42,639 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,416 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,416 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,335 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 35,335 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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G155 GWP is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G155 GWP, 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 G155 GWP registered?

G155 GWP is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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