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G266 SMX

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,902 mi
Last recorded92,902 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 SMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 92,902 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper support slight corrosion

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 90,175 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across engine bay bulkhead (possible N/S/F) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x exhaust rubber missing, 1x exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 90,175 miles

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across engine bay bulkhead (possible N/S/F) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x exhaust rubber missing, 1x exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 83,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 81,023 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 81,023 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,147 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 78,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,121 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 75,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 75,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,413 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,408 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f iner wing corrodid

Fail 10 Jun 2013 70,964 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre spliting

o/s/f wheel arch corrodid

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,964 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre spliting

o/s/f wheel arch corrodid

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,605 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,087 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 68,807 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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G266 SMX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G266 SMX, 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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G266 SMX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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