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G406 YFW

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,048 mi
Last recorded80,048 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG406 YFW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 80,048 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 80,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,206 miles

Exhaust system insecure 4 rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp assy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 78,533 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 77,045 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 77,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,144 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,395 miles

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Fail 8 Aug 2013 72,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,629 miles

ANTI-FREEZE SOLUTION WEAK

brake fluid check RED

n/s front shock absorber dust cover split-piston exposed

n/s front tyre woren on outer edge

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Fail 21 Aug 2012 71,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ANTI-FREEZE SOLUTION WEAK

brake fluid check RED

n/s front shock absorber dust cover split-piston exposed

n/s front tyre woren on outer edge

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,069 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s seat belt stalk operation.

non oligatory stop lamp innop.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,903 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 70,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 69,328 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust mounts perished.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,159 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 69,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

alt belt loose.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,265 miles

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

o/s headlamp dim (backing faded).

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 YFW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G406 YFW, 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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G406 YFW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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