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G409 YMO

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,020 mi
Last recorded70,020 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG409 YMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 70,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,673 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 69,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rubber mountings perrished

Fail 17 Nov 2016 68,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rubber mountings perrished

Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,480 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,059 miles

ADVISE n/s wiper blade split

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,539 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,264 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 62,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,594 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,523 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,910 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 59,899 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,759 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 58,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,362 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 57,362 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 55,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 54,313 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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G409 YMO is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G409 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G409 YMO is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 February 1990.

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