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G960 WMJ

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,387 mi
Last recorded103,387 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG960 WMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 103,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front arches corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 103,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,234 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes cracking / perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes cracking / perished (5.3.2 (c))

rear assister springs missing

Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear support spring broke

Offside Rear support spring missing

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 101,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear support spring broke

Offside Rear support spring missing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,158 miles

Nearside wiper link in poor condition

Offside Rear help spring broken

Offside Rear help spring missing

Fail 17 Sep 2020 100,158 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking injector number 1 leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper link in poor condition

Offside Rear help spring broken

Offside Rear help spring missing

Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,855 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear helper spring broken

Offside Rear helper spring missing

Fail 13 Sep 2019 94,854 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges all by battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wrapped around the pedals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground in the engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but outside the prescribed area

Offside Rear helper spring broken

Offside Rear helper spring missing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,668 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear suspension helper spring broken

park brake near max for reserve travel

Fail 9 Jan 2019 94,475 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear suspension helper spring broken

park brake near max for reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear park brake effort slightly low

Fail 26 Sep 2018 92,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear park brake effort slightly low

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,070 miles

1 x rear axle support springs broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted from standing (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted from standing (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 pipes above track rod (3.6.B.2c)

Offside head lamp aim lower than near side but within limits

rear brake back plates heavily surface rusted

strip and clean up all brakes

Fail 19 Sep 2017 84,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 mounts 1 detached 1 missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded under spare wheel on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axil from joiner to brake (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate obscured in side vehicle fit to front (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above track rod marked yellow (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted from standing (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted from standing (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 pipes above track rod (3.6.B.2c)

Offside head lamp aim lower than near side but within limits

rear brake back plates heavily surface rusted

strip and clean up all brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Wipers wont park

battery insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,868 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Wipers wont park

battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 83,843 miles

battery insecure

exhaust mounting rubbers split

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Fail 17 Aug 2011 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

exhaust mounting rubbers split

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,615 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 83,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,874 miles

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

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

exhaust mounts perished

offside inner cv boot insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2008 81,874 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mounts perished

offside inner cv boot insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 80,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 79,778 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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G960 WMJ is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G960 WMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G960 WMJ is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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