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G272 JOM

1990 Talbot Express

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,041 mi
Last recorded58,041 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 JOM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside side repeater slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 57,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside side repeater slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,413 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,413 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 54,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 52,946 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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G272 JOM is a 1990 Talbot Express in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G272 JOM, 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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G272 JOM is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G272 JOM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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