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G22 RYS

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 RYS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 80,899 miles

underside corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,414 miles

underside has slight corrosion

vin plate insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,030 miles

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

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

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

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

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,023 miles

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

Brake pipes coated in grease

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipes coated in grease

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,736 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 79,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,869 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 78,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 78,552 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 78,552 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,662 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,020 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 77,384 miles

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

both rear leaf springs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,022 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,904 miles

both front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,828 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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G22 RYS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G22 RYS, 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 G22 RYS registered?

G22 RYS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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