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G165 TAU

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

98,814 mi
Last recorded98,814 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 TAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 98,814 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 98,814 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to smoke high level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,814 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel no brake locked (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,797 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body chassis frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 98,788 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body chassis frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,434 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner sills

exhaust mounts perished

Fail 27 Jun 2019 98,570 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner sills

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,077 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 96,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,921 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s headlamp poor pattern and reflective deteriorated

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

sills corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,921 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chips in windscreen

o/s headlamp poor pattern and reflective deteriorated

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,917 miles

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

Front brake pad's appear low.

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight bind N/S/R brake.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake pad's appear low.

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight bind N/S/R brake.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,671 miles

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

underside and structure corroded and repaired on and near prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,716 miles

corrosion forming and repairs on and near prescribed areas

some corrosion metal pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,318 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,450 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 85,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 84,537 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 82,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 7 May 2009 82,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,430 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 81,430 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,285 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 63,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,634 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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G165 TAU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 G165 TAU, 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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G165 TAU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 26 May 1990.

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