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G961 RPN

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,285 mi
Last recorded23,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 RPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 23,285 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 23,274 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 23,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 22,607 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear n/s & o/s shocks corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 21,444 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 21,427 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 20,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,499 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 19,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 18,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 18,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 17,181 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,126 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 16,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,054 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 16,042 miles

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

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

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

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

tempary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,713 miles

cracks to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 14 Oct 2014 15,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,426 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 14,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,195 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 13,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 12,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 12,409 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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G961 RPN 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 71.4%.

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 G961 RPN, 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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What year was G961 RPN registered?

G961 RPN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 10 October 1989.

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