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G282 VJD

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,203 mi
Last recorded154,203 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG282 VJD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 154,203 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 154,185 miles

underbody rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2012 153,728 miles

general underbody corrosion nor in pescribed areas

Fail 28 Aug 2012

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 152,612 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 152,612 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 151,666 miles

Oil leak

offside mirror cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2010 151,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

O/S wing mirror cracked

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 148,128 miles

o/s h/ light condensated// o/s/f wheelbearing slight play// n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split// n/s/r o/s/r wheelrims have slight damage

Fail 18 Mar 2009 148,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

o/s h/ light condensated// o/s/f wheelbearing slight play// n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split// n/s/r o/s/r wheelrims have slight damage

Pass 3 Aug 2007 147,890 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 147,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 147,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 147,241 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 147,229 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 VJD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G282 VJD, 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 VJD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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