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G756 CLJ

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,322 mi
Last recorded43,322 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG756 CLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 43,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front hazards not working

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Nov 2018 42,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front hazards not working

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

exhaust centre mounts broken

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,910 miles

Light corrosion to, underside, arches & brake pipes.

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,598 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 41,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,502 miles

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

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

various corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Jul 2014 37,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

various corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,486 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,471 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,635 miles

various exhausht rubbers deteriating

various hoses brake pipes ferrules corroding/deteriating

various slight corrosion underneth

various tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,886 miles

all tyres perishing

both c.v boots deteriating

slight play rear wheel bearings

various exhausht rubbers deteriating

various slight corrosion underneth

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,679 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 29,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,140 miles

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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G756 CLJ 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 G756 CLJ, 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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G756 CLJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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