MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,196 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front bumper corroded and front valance
n/s front wheel arch corroded 2 excess
o/s front window inop
rear wheel bearings slight play
Oil leak
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
n,s,f gearbox mountain coroed on body area
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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G222 XDL is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 G222 XDL, 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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G222 XDL is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 2 March 1990.
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