MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,564 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/down pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step/sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step/sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marginal pass (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside wiper blade poor
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated marginal pass (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle, on, and near suspension components
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
perishing to all rear spring bushes
perishing to rear brake hose
signs of rubbing to n/s/f brake hoses
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
exhaust blowing
perishing to rear leaf sprin g shackel bushes
signs of corrsion to front brake pipes
exhaust blowing
perishing to rear leaf sprin g shackel bushes
signs of corrsion to front brake pipes
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlights fading
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
headlights fading
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front brake discs shown sign of rusting on inside
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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G823 TGS is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 G823 TGS, 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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G823 TGS is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 23 September 1989.
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