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G275 SMX

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,174 mi
Last recorded114,174 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 SMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 114,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 24 Sep 2025 114,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,019 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight hand breab exsess travel (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 110,816 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced None work (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to vehicle overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure And front pipe exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Panels behind front grill and bumper corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,316 miles

no dipstick no pick up

Fail 28 Jan 2023 109,299 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

no dipstick no pick up

Pass 13 Nov 2021 106,546 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 106,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,973 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,916 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 87,916 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,984 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,481 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,475 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 68,483 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 68,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside quater light missing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,182 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 68,181 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery display light inop

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded but not excessive or holed

offside front tyre getting low wearing on edges

parking brake display light inop

Pass 15 Feb 2006 67,635 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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G275 SMX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G275 SMX, 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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G275 SMX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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