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G394 UWS

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,958 mi
Last recorded58,958 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 UWS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 58,958 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,880 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,330 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,136 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,028 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 54,023 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,711 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,895 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,250 miles

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

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

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

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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G394 UWS is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G394 UWS, 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 G394 UWS registered?

G394 UWS is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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