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JIL 5340

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,448 mi
Last recorded71,448 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 5340
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 71,448 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 695,241 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 68,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 65,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 65,340 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,622 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 64,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 63,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,839 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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JIL 5340 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JIL 5340, 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 JIL 5340 registered?

JIL 5340 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is JIL 5340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 5340 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JIL 5340 have outstanding finance?

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