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G617 SCH

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG617 SCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,522 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to all suspension componets and component mounting

Fail 4 Jun 2024 96,522 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to all suspension componets and component mounting

Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,726 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,656 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 90,632 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL BELOW DOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 87,668 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,999 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.B.2)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,051 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak at front ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 82,051 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak at front ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,317 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,011 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 76,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,251 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,565 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,169 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 66,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,101 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,462 miles

Battery insecure and front disc in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure and front disc in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G617 SCH 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 69.2%.

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 G617 SCH, 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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G617 SCH is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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