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G317 KCW

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,921 mi
Last recorded130,921 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 KCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 130,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,442 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,423 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 130,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 130,231 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 130,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,567 miles

Drivers Seat Has Movement In Back Rest

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear On Outer Side Walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 129,527 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Stops Working Then Restarts Then Stops (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drivers Seat Has Movement In Back Rest

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear On Outer Side Walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 129,080 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroding but not structural

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 129,078 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member in various places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2x nuts missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front inner wing corroding but not structural

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 126,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 125,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 125,100 miles

both rear front springs hangers require attention soon

several exhaust hangers require attention soon

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2007 125,098 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear front spring hangers require attention soon

several exhaust hangers require attention soon

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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G317 KCW is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G317 KCW, 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 G317 KCW registered?

G317 KCW is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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