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G692 MWD

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,257 mi
Last recorded64,257 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG692 MWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 64,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area and is showing a previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside headlamp showing water ingress

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

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

Offside headlamp unit deteriorated

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

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

nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated attention advised

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Front tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 50/19

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated and one centre silencer mount rubber missing and is being secured by a non standard means

nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold showing a previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside showing corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer transmission gaiter lightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area suspect around sump pan area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated showing small splits but still clearing the screen advise attention

Pass 24 May 2023 62,660 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen

parking brake centre lever return spring broken but still functioning as intended

Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside showing surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside wiper blades slightly deteriorated but still clearing the screen

Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,706 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 61,049 miles

Front brake discs showing surface corrosion

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres showing heavy age related cracking attention advised

nearside rear tyre showing heavy age related cracking attention advised

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated but systems till secure

Pass 3 May 2018 61,014 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres showing heavy cracking attention advised

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

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

Offside Rear tyre showing heavy cracking

Rear brake pipe showing a previous repair nearside to offside

battery secured by a non standard means

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all tyres showing age related cracking attention advised

battery secured by non standard means

Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,995 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all tyres showing age related cracking attention advised

battery secured by non standard means

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,900 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing cracking

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre showing abnormal tread wear attention needed

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced mounting bracket slightly damaged (1.7.5a)

front exhaust silencer showing previous repair

nearside rear leaf spring pad in poor condition

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

vehicle battery secured by non standard means

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,834 miles

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

both front tyres heavily perished

exhaust centre silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,331 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,542 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 51,083 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 51,080 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 49,512 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Unable to see condition of front brake pads

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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G692 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G692 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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G692 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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