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G24 TPC

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,548 mi
Last recorded61,548 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 TPC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,548 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 61,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 56,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,609 miles

Head light reflectors deteriorating but still good image

Pass 30 May 2019 56,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,881 miles

near side front, off side front and off side rear tyres perishing

near side rear tyre very badly perished

Pass 5 May 2017 55,881 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,881 miles

near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2014

Near side rear tyre perishing.

Fail 21 May 2012 55,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side rear tyre badly perished.

Secondary off side rear position light not working.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,328 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 55,328 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,220 miles

Off side front head light reflector in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2006 54,633 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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G24 TPC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G24 TPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G24 TPC registered?

G24 TPC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G24 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G24 TPC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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