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G762 MTO

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,872 mi
Last recorded94,872 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG762 MTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 94,872 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 94,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 94,125 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,082 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,234 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,416 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 61,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,268 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,747 miles

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,480 miles

brake pipes difficult to check due to excessive paint

Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,951 miles

battery security

offside handbrake low reading

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,773 miles

battery security

both front inner arches corroding

nearside handbrake reading

Fail 6 Sep 2012 88,772 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery security

both front inner arches corroding

nearside handbrake reading

Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,860 miles

number plate light

passenger seat security

Pass 11 Sep 2010 87,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,527 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 85,527 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

doth front discs corroded---both front tyres--- nearside outer drive shaft gaitor---both front shockers damp---front to back brake pipe---brake pipe opmpensator to tea peace

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,615 miles

both front inner arches corroding.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 80,611 miles

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

both front inner arches corroding.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,748 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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G762 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G762 MTO, 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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G762 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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