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G480 XBK

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,440 mi
Last recorded81,440 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 XBK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 81,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Step Section Corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,924 miles

N/s/r sidelights dim

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slight leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2022 79,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slight leaking

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,923 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,182 miles

windscreen appature rusty on ns

Fail 5 Apr 2019 77,182 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

windscreen appature rusty on ns

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,965 miles

Both front tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres perished

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,135 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 73,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres perished / cracking

n/s headlamp replaced for re-test but only just meets requirements

Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres perished / cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,332 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r, o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,657 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,458 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,406 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front inner wings corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2010 70,406 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front inner wings corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2009 70,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,268 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 70,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2007 70,265 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 70,241 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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G480 XBK is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G480 XBK, 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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G480 XBK is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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