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G240 FCP

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG240 FCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 81,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 81,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,784 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,610 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 81,589 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 81,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,291 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 81,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,839 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 72,728 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 74,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,575 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 73,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 72,059 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 72,052 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G240 FCP 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 81.8%.

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 G240 FCP, 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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G240 FCP is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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