Talbot Express 1300 P
White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,971 cc
G726 RAVMOT history
G726 RAV is a white petrol Talbot Express 1300 P first used on 15 Mar 1990. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,446 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 98,446 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,794 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G726 RAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express 1300 P
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,971 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 15 Mar 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
G726 RAV was last recorded at 98,446 miles on 18 May 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,413 miles · 10 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 2,794 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 98,446 miles
- 2023 – 95,331 miles
- 2022 – 91,983 miles
- 2021 – 87,520 miles
- 2020 – 83,659 miles
- 2019 – 80,784 miles
- 2018 – 74,803 miles
- 2017 – 67,992 miles
- 2016 – 61,963 miles
- 2015 – 55,818 miles
- 2013 – 53,479 miles
- 2012 – 53,053 miles
- 2011 – 52,458 miles
- 2010 – 51,969 miles
- 2009 – 51,019 miles
- 2008 – 50,117 miles
- 2007 – 49,120 miles
- 2006 – 47,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,446 miles
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,446 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 98,446 miles
- Test number
- 747106850608
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Fail98,413 miles (+3,082)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,413 miles
- Test number
- 315323897883
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,331 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 95,331 miles
- Test number
- 213018706592
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail95,331 miles (+3,348)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,331 miles
- Test number
- 351650496892
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn hub (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,983 miles (+4,463)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 91,983 miles
- Test number
- 123510225948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,520 miles (+184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 87,520 miles
- Test number
- 328990529876
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail87,336 miles (+3,677)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,336 miles
- Test number
- 388767643354
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chasis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,659 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 83,659 miles
- Test number
- 509434089714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,577 miles (+2,793)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,577 miles
- Test number
- 970762583177
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,784 miles (+79)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,784 miles
- Test number
- 264592007548
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail80,705 miles (+5,902)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,705 miles
- Test number
- 320979611466
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,803 miles (+6,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 74,803 miles
- Test number
- 910324563146
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Pass67,992 miles (+6,029)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 67,992 miles
- Test number
- 591010370727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,963 miles (+43)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 61,963 miles
- Test number
- 185746933468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryN/sf tyre cracking
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber splitting
Fail61,920 miles (+6,102)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,920 miles
- Test number
- 764847940348
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryN/sf tyre cracking
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber splitting
Pass55,818 miles (+2,339)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 55,818 miles
- Test number
- 605323665138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,479 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 53,479 miles
- Test number
- 236219873487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,444 miles (+391)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,444 miles
- Test number
- 608526573129
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass53,053 miles (+595)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,053 miles
- Test number
- 719177182083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,458 miles (+489)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,458 miles
- Test number
- 276062681053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,969 miles (+950)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 51,969 miles
- Test number
- 342738880098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,019 miles (+902)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 51,019 miles
- Test number
- 234654089030
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass50,117 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 50,117 miles
- Test number
- 671149988023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,045 miles (+925)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,045 miles
- Test number
- 814531588092
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,120 miles (+1,344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,120 miles
- Test number
- 200662287085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass47,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 47,776 miles
- Test number
- 472469986070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,776 miles1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,776 miles
- Test number
- 173109886087
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about G726 RAV
- Does G726 RAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on G726 RAV expired on 8 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on G726 RAV?
- The MOT on G726 RAV expired on 8 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has G726 RAV done?
- G726 RAV was recorded at 98,446 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2024, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
- Has G726 RAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G726 RAV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on G726 RAV ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on G726 RAV find?
- G726 RAV passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2024 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded..
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