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G29 DDG

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 DDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,794 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,455 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,187 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle extensively oiled and undersealed

Fail 28 Jun 2018 89,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring seat (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring seat (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle extensively oiled and undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,715 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,341 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

parts of sills inner sills and wheel arches been plated unable to tell if welded all round

Pass 26 May 2010 83,065 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 83,065 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,147 miles

exhaust support rubbers cracking

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

rear a angle for shock absorber on o/s showing slight sign of corrosion starting

Fail 22 May 2009 82,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust support rubbers cracking

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

rear a angle for shock absorber on o/s showing slight sign of corrosion starting

Pass 2 May 2008 80,214 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rear support straps cracking

front hose brake ferrules rusty

Fail 1 May 2008 80,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rear support straps cracking

front hose brake ferrules rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2006 79,425 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 79,425 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 18 May 2005 78,315 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2005 78,315 miles

oil filter leaking

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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G29 DDG is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G29 DDG, 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 G29 DDG registered?

G29 DDG is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 June 1990.

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