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G276 RKR

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,833 mi
Last recorded97,833 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 RKR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer joint fractured (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load passenger (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load drivers (5.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 94,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,232 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,803 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 91,024 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 91,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 88,963 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 88,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G276 RKR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G276 RKR, 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 G276 RKR registered?

G276 RKR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 February 1990.

Is G276 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G276 RKR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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