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G406 BFX

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,682 mi
Last recorded59,682 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG406 BFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 59,682 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,803 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 56,347 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Dust cover also perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Dust cover also perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 6 Aug 2020 54,136 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 5 Aug 2020 54,136 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,651 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 53,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,217 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 53,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,109 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F wheel arch slight rot

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cant see front pads

front cv boots slight cracking

rot under bonnet in a few areas

slight exhaust blow

Fail 23 Aug 2017 53,109 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F wheel arch slight rot

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cant see front pads

front cv boots slight cracking

rot under bonnet in a few areas

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,062 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

battery tray corroded

centre exhaust rubber missing but still adequtely supported

nearside and offside front inner wings by headlight panel has corrosion

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 5 Jun 2014 52,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber missing but still adequtely supported

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,480 miles

n/s battery insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,013 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

excessive corrosion to L. P. G. pipe but not leaking at time of test

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,476 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked able to see rear of vehicle at time of test

o/s front brake disc pitted not excessive at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,846 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tryres starting to perish cords not exposed at time of test

n/s wiper blade starting to split clearing screen at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,861 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,092 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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G406 BFX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G406 BFX, 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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G406 BFX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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