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G273 TDV

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,820 mi
Last recorded42,820 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 TDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 42,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point rusty, but outside prescribe area

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 42,810 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point rusty, but outside prescribe area

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 41,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front jack points corroded outside prescribed areas

general underbody corrosion to sills chassis brake and suspension components

Fail 26 Aug 2022 41,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken and corroded obviously inoperative [ rear brake performance inadaquate ] (1.1.17 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member corroded o/s and n/s not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ferule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides load compensator inoperative (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front jack points corroded outside prescribed areas

general underbody corrosion to sills chassis brake and suspension components

Fail 6 Jul 2022 41,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

surface corrosion to sills, body and chassis

Pass 8 Jan 2021 41,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole around jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes front of wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes front of wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front water drops inside head light lens

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind both sides (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump pan corroded

general corrosion fornt and rear suspension assembly's

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front pipe and center box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole around Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 40,937 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion hole in outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front pipe and center box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole around Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,768 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2018 40,769 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 40,333 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,242 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight roughness to both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jul 2016 40,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight roughness to both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 May 2014 40,044 miles

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

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

all exhaust mounts perished

n/s/f tyre perished

underside lightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 40,044 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

all exhaust mounts perished

n/s/f tyre perished

underside lightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 3,998 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 39,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

front brake disc rusted

front brakes working but weak

n/side front brake disc bent

n/side hand brake weak but working

under body rusted

Pass 31 Dec 2011 38,397 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all suspension and brake components corroded

n/s front h/light deteriorated/output reduced

Fail 15 Dec 2011 38,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

all suspension and brake components corroded

n/s front h/light deteriorated/output reduced

Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,715 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,648 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 36,648 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,300 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,935 miles

corrosion in brake pipe union [top of rear axle]

slight exhaust blow-front

Pass 21 Jun 2005 35,135 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 35,134 miles

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

Surface cracks in both n/s/f brake hoses.

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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G273 TDV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G273 TDV, 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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G273 TDV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 January 1990.

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