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G753 MTO

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

181,969 mi
Last recorded181,969 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG753 MTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 181,969 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY RUST REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT BEEN WELED AND BLACKED THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK TEL ROSSI 01246/851090/2

Fail 2 May 2015 181,969 miles

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY RUST REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT BEEN WELED AND BLACKED THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK TEL ROSSI 01246/851090/2

Pass 10 May 2014 176,002 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry rusty metal fatige through out req wax oil grease future welding req

Fail 3 May 2014 176,001 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry rusty metal fatige through out req wax oil grease future welding req

Pass 3 May 2013 168,576 miles

sills floor chassi brake pipes are dry rusty req wax oil to protect been weled through out

Fail 24 Apr 2013 168,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

sills floor chassi brake pipes are dry rusty req wax oil to protect been weled through out

Pass 5 Apr 2012 165,802 miles

fr n/s disc coroded

general corosion at rear

Fail 3 Apr 2012 165,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fr n/s disc coroded

general corosion at rear

Pass 11 Apr 2011 161,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 157,292 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 157,292 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 153,352 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 153,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2008 148,912 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 148,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 141,600 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 141,592 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 135,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 135,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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G753 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 79,290 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 G753 MTO, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G753 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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