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G424 WDL

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 WDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,960 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 97,325 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,382 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 89,248 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported t-piece at joint to flexihose (3.6.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,565 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 84,749 miles

exhaust rubber mounts poor

Pass 1 May 2013 84,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,369 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight rough in rotation

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

Slight corrosion to secondary battery tray

Slight corrosion to upper front panel near vin plate

Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,357 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings slight rough in rotation

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

Slight corrosion to secondary battery tray

Slight corrosion to upper front panel near vin plate

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,561 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,494 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,464 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 78,464 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G424 WDL is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 G424 WDL, 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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G424 WDL is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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