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G442 XMO

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,398 mi
Last recorded55,398 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 XMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 55,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 53,450 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 52,105 miles

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion on inner wing

Fail 15 May 2015 52,087 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 52,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,741 miles

front exhaust pipe clamp

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

underbody frame members rusting

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,843 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 49,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,525 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,481 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 43,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 42,503 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,503 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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G442 XMO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G442 XMO, 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 G442 XMO registered?

G442 XMO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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