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G204 RRR

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,114 mi
Last recorded76,114 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG204 RRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 76,114 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 76,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Mount Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Mount Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 75,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Mount Bushes Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Mount Bushes Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Mount Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Mount Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Mount Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Mount Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,262 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front tyres starting to perish

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

X4 Exhaust rubber hangers perished

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,590 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,739 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,739 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,249 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUBBER MOUNTING RINGS PERISHED.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,310 miles

All exhaust mounting rubber rings perished.

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,825 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Grinding/squeel noise from rear brakes upon application.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight wear in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight wear in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,825 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Grinding/squeel noise from rear brakes upon application.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight wear in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight wear in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,141 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 66,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,624 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished

Both front outer c.v boots perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,014 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,537 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 58,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,942 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 48,053 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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G204 RRR 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 72.4%.

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 G204 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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G204 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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