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G203 RRR

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,060 mi
Last recorded68,060 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 RRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 68,060 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2024 67,932 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 65,023 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 64,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 64,652 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,093 miles

o/s/r brake binding to limit at time of test

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,595 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,049 miles

both headlamp aims poor

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f outer cv boot pin holed

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,547 miles

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,012 miles

n/s headlight reflector very poor

n/s/f brake disc poor

rear exhaust rubber broken

rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,603 miles

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

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2008 57,148 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear shakle`s bush`s worn

Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,962 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear shakle bush`s worn

Pass 30 Sep 2006 53,267 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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G203 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G203 RRR, 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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G203 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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