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G451 AFW

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,715 mi
Last recorded87,715 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG451 AFW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 87,715 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 84,617 miles

Exhaust rubber snapped but still secure

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced slightly

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 13 May 2024 82,526 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Battery loose but still secure

Nearside Front Lower screen corroded and holed

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 79,413 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 77,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking but preventing ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 76,336 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S AND N/S FRONT. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,678 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,455 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,766 miles

exhaust rubber split but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,863 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,687 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,680 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rubbers perishing

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,463 miles

n/s rear light lens damaged

rear springs appear weak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,463 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear light lens damaged

rear springs appear weak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 66,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight leak from n/s c/v boot

Pass 18 Oct 2005 61,328 miles

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

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

battery under spare wheel insecure

n/s & o/s door mirrors cracked

slight play on n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings

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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G451 AFW is a 1989 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 83.3%.

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 G451 AFW, 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 G451 AFW registered?

G451 AFW is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G451 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G451 AFW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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