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G378 YMO

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,269 mi
Last recorded44,269 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 YMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,269 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 43,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe and rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside parking brake slightly rear effort compared to offside

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,899 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 42,899 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,404 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 41,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,022 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,429 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 27,422 miles

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

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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G378 YMO is a 1989 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 78.6%.

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 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 G378 YMO, 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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What year was G378 YMO registered?

G378 YMO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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