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G912 SND

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,314 mi
Last recorded69,314 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG912 SND
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 69,314 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2026 69,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2025 69,259 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,112 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 69,108 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mountings perished and split, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake’s corroded with standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 68,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,594 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,400 miles

Nearside Front TYRE IS 12 YEARS OLD

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear TYRE IS 12 YEARS OLD

Fail 22 Jul 2020 68,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE IS 12 YEARS OLD

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear TYRE IS 12 YEARS OLD

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,006 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 67,992 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,602 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,659 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 62,092 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 59,792 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,612 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 56,524 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 May 2008 54,942 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,660 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2006 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

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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G912 SND is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G912 SND, 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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G912 SND is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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