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G282 GHN

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,077 mi
Last recorded85,077 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG282 GHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,077 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,048 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all exhaust mounting rubbers signs of perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

signs of minor corrosion appearing throughout body

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,749 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of cracking/perishing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Signs of minor corrosion appearing throughout body

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front head light slight loose

sump corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step inner sill (6.1.B.2)

sump corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,766 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill door step (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,643 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside headlight slight loose

poor beam patton nearside and offside

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,714 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,903 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,752 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,956 miles

Nearside front bumper corner loose.

Offside body skirt brackets loose.

Oil leak

Wiper blade split.

Wiring insecure.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Wiper blade split.

Wiring insecure.

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front bumper corner loose.

Offside body skirt brackets loose.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,138 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 74,132 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

appears to have been parked up for a period of years.

brake pipes greased,unable to assess condition

corrosion to-front inner wing seams,n/s+o/s inner sills/doorsteps,rear spring mount brackets.some prior repairs,unable to assess condition

exhaust corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s headlamp bottom mounts detached

o/s/r tyre 185/75 profile,all others 185 standard

screen damage

seatbelts poor retraction

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,786 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2007 72,786 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2005 70,021 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 720,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advance travel in parking brake lever

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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G282 GHN is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G282 GHN, 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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G282 GHN is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 July 1990.

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