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G262 JCP

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 JCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 122,292 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT

Pass 4 Jul 2024 117,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2023 115,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED,COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE/ PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL IN POOR CONDITION BY REAR LEAF SPRING REAR MOUNTING

Pass 14 May 2021 105,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 105,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 100,749 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,668 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 100,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

All brake pipes heavily greased

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,170 miles

All brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 95,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 95,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,177 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 89,170 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,610 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front mud flap insecure

offside rear brake pipe on axle insecure

offside rear brake sticking

slight exhaust leak first joint

Pass 8 Sep 2008 80,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

not able to see front brake pads condition.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 75,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,543 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,782 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 68,781 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER DAMAGED.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 25 Jul 2006 68,472 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Jul 2005 64,349 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

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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G262 JCP is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G262 JCP, 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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G262 JCP is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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