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G31 VFB

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,320 mi
Last recorded73,320 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 VFB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 73,320 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 72,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,055 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Output Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure Battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 70,914 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Output Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure Battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight restricted free movement

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,081 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 69,081 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 67,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 66,143 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,506 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 64,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,847 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 60,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,259 miles

battery insecure

leisure battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,915 miles

lesure battery insecure

suspension components have surface corrsion

Fail 20 Apr 2011 59,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

suspension components have surface corrsion

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,407 miles

some of the brake pipes are starting to get rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,417 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to o/s/f sill, o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

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

Front bumper insecure

N/s/f stabiliser bar bent

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

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

Water in headlamps but not affecting beam image

Fail 23 Mar 2009 58,417 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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 does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Corrosion to o/s/f sill, o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

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

Front bumper insecure

N/s/f stabiliser bar bent

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

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

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

Water in headlamps but not affecting beam image

Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,433 miles

list still applies

Fail 20 Aug 2007 57,433 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre worn on edges close to limit

corrosion around nearside inner wheel arch not affecting prescribed areas

corrosion around offside sill step area

front number plate fading but still legible

front valance corroded aroun d nearside

nearside front washer jet not hitting screen fully

play in both front seat bases

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

rear number plate distorting but still legible

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,230 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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G31 VFB is a 1989 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 64%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 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 G31 VFB, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G31 VFB is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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