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G249 UTT

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

Brown Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

73,374 mi
Last recorded73,374 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 UTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,374 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 73,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 73,369 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cable tie missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 73,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,664 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 72,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken rear one (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken front one (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken rear one (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has grease on it possibly loose?

Fail 18 Apr 2019 72,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has grease on it possibly loose?

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,569 miles

Nearside Front brake hose sleeve split

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front brake hose sleeve split

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,749 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,347 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 67,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 65,237 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,319 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,319 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 51,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G249 UTT is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in Brown with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 G249 UTT, 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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G249 UTT is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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