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G227 NFV

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,117 mi
Last recorded69,117 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG227 NFV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 69,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cud not fully inspect n/s sill due too plates covering it

Pass 7 May 2013 68,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 68,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 67,276 miles

nearside outer body sill rusting

offside rear lower quater panel rusting

Fail 31 May 2011 67,276 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside outer body sill rusting

offside rear lower quater panel rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,516 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,019 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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G227 NFV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G227 NFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G227 NFV registered?

G227 NFV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G227 NFV safe to buy?

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