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G336 UKE

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,065 mi
Last recorded146,065 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG336 UKE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 146,065 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 140,274 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 140,136 miles

Rear brake hose ferule corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 140,133 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of rear suspension testing was inadvisable (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger bracket (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring shackle bracket (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Flexible brake pipe ferule corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 137,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 131,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 123,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 107,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler pipe deteriorated slightly

rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 107,993 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler pipe deteriorated slightly

rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2012 97,740 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside seat belt mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded but seat or seat belt not present

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 May 2011 88,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2010 79,842 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 70,213 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 62,758 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,012 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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G336 UKE is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 G336 UKE, 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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G336 UKE is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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