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G679 MWD

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,516 mi
Last recorded119,516 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG679 MWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 119,516 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 119,484 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both NSF and OSF position lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of OSF inner wheel arch, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both NSR and OSR registration plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 116,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 113,994 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 112,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,424 miles

Front wipers don't park correctly

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 107,422 miles

Emissions not tested engine does not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play also noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing and bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip and scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front wiper blades not parking correctly

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 104,366 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,918 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front wind screen has a chip

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,601 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 91,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1st box (7.1.2)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL FOUR (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,607 miles

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

headlight beam stickers

Fail 7 Apr 2014 90,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

headlight beam stickers

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,863 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp refectors poor only just showing patern

slight exhaust leak at manifold

Fail 4 Mar 2011 87,863 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp refectors poor only just showing patern

slight exhaust leak at manifold

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Aug 2009 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,352 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G679 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 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 G679 MWD, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G679 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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