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G609 KBO

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

56,713 mi
Last recorded56,713 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG609 KBO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 56,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 56,173 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 56,173 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 55,966 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 55,488 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 55,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 55,031 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 54,883 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 54,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 54,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,485 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Pass 5 Mar 2016 52,195 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,942 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,824 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 49,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,518 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 48,518 miles

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,918 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,742 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,742 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,421 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 43,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,872 miles

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2005 42,421 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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G609 KBO is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 G609 KBO, 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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What year was G609 KBO registered?

G609 KBO is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 23 April 1990.

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