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G496 EFX

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,840 mi
Last recorded15,840 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 EFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 15,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Slight corrosion nsf & off inner floor panels just outside prescribed area.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 14,665 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 14,665 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 14,652 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,638 miles

front suspension arm bushes splitting

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r service brake effort low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

spare wheel loose

Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 12,819 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking,recommend replacing

slight play in o/s/f and both rear wheel bearings

spare and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2010 12,774 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,423 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust

slight play in o/s/f and both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Sep 2007 1,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in o/s/f and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,286 miles

corrosion on front brake discs,slight judder on front brakes

cracking to n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2005 11,266 miles

exhaust tailpipe holed

front brake discs corroded,slight judder on front brakes

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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G496 EFX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G496 EFX, 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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G496 EFX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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