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GDS 112E

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

120,058 mi
Last recorded120,058 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 112E
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 120,058 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 118,683 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 115,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,504 miles

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

Offside Rear rear spring hanger mountain has slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front inner wheel arches have rust proofing

both rear leaf spring, front mounts have rust proofing

both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,504 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and within the tread cracking not to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear rear spring hanger mountain has slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front inner wheel arches have rust proofing

both rear leaf spring, front mounts have rust proofing

both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion

different size wheels on the front to the rear

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,353 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,263 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 106,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,670 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,670 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,741 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,741 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,555 miles

N/S/R spring fouling step bracket

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 99,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

N/S/R spring fouling step bracket

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,799 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,656 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,629 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,475 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 90,475 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,977 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 88,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 88,145 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 88,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,913 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 86,913 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 86,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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GDS 112E is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDS 112E, 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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GDS 112E is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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