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G513 RGX

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,878 mi
Last recorded60,878 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG513 RGX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 60,878 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts split / missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose insecure fuel pump and hoses (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing lamp fell out wiring is not connected (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard compensator mechanism has been removed (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All braking components heavily corroded

Auxiliary belt loose

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses STRONG ADVISE heavy corrosion on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear brake pipes located on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light staying on

brake pipes show heavy corrosion o/s/f STRONG ADVISE

excessive corrosion in o/s/r box section member non prescribed area

lower gearbox stabiliser mounting bush splitting and weak

n/s/f door excessively corroded along bottom edge has been taped over

n/s/r hand brake cable casing split has been taped over

reverse light not working

wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,817 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 60,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect flick up on wrong side. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,582 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 60,573 miles

Front Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,525 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 60,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 60,523 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,420 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,944 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,734 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 57,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,426 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 56,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake imbalance 30%

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,820 miles

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

idle CO very low and HC high

Fail 22 Mar 2012 53,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

idle CO very low and HC high

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 52,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,997 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,860 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 45,857 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 44,632 miles

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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G513 RGX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G513 RGX, 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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G513 RGX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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