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G598 HNT

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,416 mi
Last recorded10,416 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 HNT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 10,416 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small rust hole o/s sill step area

Fail 11 Oct 2016 10,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers missing and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small rust hole o/s sill step area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,089 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,339 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

o/s/f step area underneath has slight corrosion.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 9,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

o/s/f step area underneath has slight corrosion.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,055 miles

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

all brake fexable hoses have corroded furrels.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 9,055 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all brake fexable hoses have corroded furrels.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,183 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 8,183 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,862 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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G598 HNT is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G598 HNT, 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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G598 HNT is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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