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G287 BDG

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,488 mi
Last recorded47,488 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 BDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 47,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,611 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,611 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,307 miles

corrosion n/s front inner arch,and underside of vehicle, slight play n/s o/s front wheelbearings,curtains rubbing seatbelts

Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,036 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion n/s front inner arch,and underside of vehicle, slight play n/s o/s front wheelbearings,curtains rubbing seatbelts

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,558 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,946 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 42,945 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,514 miles

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

head lights have beam benders

Fail 4 Mar 2008 41,506 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

head lights have beam benders

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 37,710 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G287 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G287 BDG, 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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G287 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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