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G340 UCN

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

138,465 mi
Last recorded138,465 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG340 UCN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 138,465 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 138,465 miles

Brake modification unsafe Front to rear brake pipe incorrectly joined (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,465 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 138,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 138,465 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing or temporary (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Both front wheelarches rusty, no sharp edges

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has been heavily patch welded to a good standard and undersealed, so small rust patches remain, no holes or structural issues. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper arm muonting and strengthening plate corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mounting cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracks, not through to cords *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracks, not through to cords *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both with age deterioration (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust to rear springs, axle and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 138,465 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing or temporary (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure both temorarily secured at bottom with cable ties (4.1.1 (c))

Front Outer Both front wheelarches rusty, no sharp edges

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has been heavily patch welded to a good standard and undersealed, so small rust patches remain, no holes or structural issues. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper arm muonting and strengthening plate corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mounting cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracks, not through to cords *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracks, not through to cords *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both with age deterioration (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust to rear springs, axle and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 138,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 138,453 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 138,452 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle will not idle off choke without stalling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 138,446 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch /chassis rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch inner rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear springer hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rubbers missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner both front inner wings(under bonnet coroded)

Front all front chassis mountings coroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear chassis rails coroded

Rear all rear spring hanger mountings coroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 138,404 miles

Central exhaust rubber perished

Front Inner both front inner wings starting to corode

Front both front chassis rails starting to corode

Front both front inner sills starting to corode

Front both front outer sills starting to corode

Rear both rear chassis rails starting to corode

Rear both rear spring mountings(front and rear starting to corode)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 138,404 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber replaced (7.1.1)

Central exhaust rubber perished

Front Inner both front inner wings starting to corode

Front both front chassis rails starting to corode

Front both front inner sills starting to corode

Front both front outer sills starting to corode

Rear both rear chassis rails starting to corode

Rear both rear spring mountings(front and rear starting to corode)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 138,149 miles

corrosion front offside and front nearside inner wheel arches

exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 137,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 136,221 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 136,221 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 136,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 134,323 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 134,323 miles

Inner Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 132,143 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 132,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 128,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 128,604 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 124,617 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 118,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 118,630 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,684 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 113,684 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 111,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 109,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 104,987 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 104,987 miles

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

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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G340 UCN is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 G340 UCN, 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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G340 UCN is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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