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G294 RKR

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

105,210 mi
Last recorded105,210 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 RKR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

handbrake close to reserve

Pass 3 Jun 2021 105,092 miles

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

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

Rear exhauste mounting defective missing

Fail 16 Dec 2020 105,087 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 99,693 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 89,293 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 89,189 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension system inoperative both sides (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre slight perishing

exhaust rubbers perishing / one missing

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2017 79,094 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 79,003 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 74,100 miles

Rear rear suspension stiff in operation but both rear arms deflect

steering lock removed alternative system for ignition fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 74,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre box holed along seam (7.1.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing arm partially seized in pivot bearings (2.4.G.2)

steering lock removed alternative system for ignition fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,656 miles

Both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves poor

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside upper marker light not working

Offside rear shock absorber poor

Offside wiper blade poor

Rear exhaust rubber perished and splitting

Fail 16 Apr 2015 73,656 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves poor

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside upper marker light not working

Offside rear shock absorber poor

Offside wiper blade poor

Rear exhaust rubber perished and splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,217 miles

Both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves poor

Exhaust rubbers badly perished

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

Nearside front upper marker light not working

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves poor

Exhaust rubbers badly perished

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

Nearside front upper marker light not working

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

Pass 9 May 2013 72,790 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 72,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 72,542 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 72,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 71,716 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 71,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2009 69,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 May 2008 67,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 67,559 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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G294 RKR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 G294 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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G294 RKR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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