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G260 VKX

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,258 mi
Last recorded124,258 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG260 VKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 124,258 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 124,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 120,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 117,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 117,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 113,559 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 113,559 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 May 2016 111,728 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 May 2016 111,535 miles

Battery insecure both x2 (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,631 miles

offside front under corner corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,405 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

o/s sill has some corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2012 100,405 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

o/s sill has some corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,152 miles

offside front under corner corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 99,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front under corner corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 98,464 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake discs poor condition (corroded)

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

corrosion starting to both n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion starting various places

Fail 17 May 2010 98,464 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake discs poor condition (corroded)

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

corrosion starting to both n/s/f brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2009 97,992 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 97,409 miles

offside headlight reflector fading

Pass 22 Feb 2006 95,116 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 95,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

1. under vehicle suspension mounting brackets corroding 2.n/s rear tyre wall perished

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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G260 VKX is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G260 VKX, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G260 VKX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 November 1989.

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