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G920 SCU

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,707 mi
Last recorded89,707 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG920 SCU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 89,707 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and front to rears greased/covered (1.1.11 (c))

Lower underside/body repairs undersealed

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower rear quarter bumpers,inner mounts corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2021 89,707 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,691 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,691 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 89,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 88,398 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 88,127 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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G920 SCU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G920 SCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G920 SCU registered?

G920 SCU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G920 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G920 SCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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