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G297 BDG

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,660 mi
Last recorded89,660 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 BDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,660 miles

All under body heavily under sealed

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,935 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,714 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,658 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,645 miles

slight dampness at a injector

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,826 miles

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

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

diesel injector slight weep

o/s headlight loose

o/s/f n/s/f wheel bearings slight noise

o/s/r indicatore lense cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,770 miles

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

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

n/s h/lamp damp but output not reduced

Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,770 miles

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

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

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

n/s h/lamp damp but output not reduced

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,399 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp has water in lens, but not affecting beam image

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 78,096 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 78,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,199 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,626 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 71,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 71,629 miles

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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G297 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G297 BDG, 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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G297 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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