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G659 RYA

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,727 mi
Last recorded73,727 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG659 RYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 73,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension stiff

Fail 16 May 2025 73,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r o/s/f & n/s/f tyres over 10 years old

rear suspension stiff

Pass 14 Jul 2023 73,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,461 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive track control arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear suspension low

Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive track control arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear suspension low

Pass 29 Jul 2017 72,610 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & o/s x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s to flexi hoses x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 72,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & o/s x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s to flexi hoses x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s to brake caliper hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tailpipe poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,346 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven n/s ahead (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s to brake caliper hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tailpipe poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2015 71,977 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 71,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,591 miles

condition of tailpipe

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,591 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

condition of tailpipe

Pass 23 May 2008 70,967 miles

front brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 23 May 2008 70,967 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2006

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

both botton ball joint boots split

both front tyers starting to crack

n/s rear wheel bearing slight play

o/s front brake pipe close to limit

o/s hand brake cable outer cover split

Pass 8 Jun 2006

both botton ball joint boots split

both front tyers starting to crack

n/s rear wheel bearing slight play

o/s front brake pipe close to limit

o/s hand brake cable outer cover split

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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G659 RYA is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G659 RYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G659 RYA is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 July 1990.

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