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G393 KVG

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 KVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 87,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 89,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 85,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 85,454 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,905 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 84,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,123 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and insecure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective wet (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,388 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 82,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,482 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,750 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 77,750 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 76,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,508 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,508 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,506 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 73,820 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,530 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 73,527 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

offside rear bumper cap missing

rear suspension spring eye bushes becoming worn

Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,435 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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G393 KVG is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc 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 G393 KVG, 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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G393 KVG is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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