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G337 KAK

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG337 KAK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and just met efficency 16% (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and just met efficency 16% (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,292 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center and rear (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded siil and step area (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting bracket (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,959 miles

offside front outer cv boot weeping grease

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,967 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

all front brake hoses slighty perished

both rear inner sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 22 Aug 2014 94,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

all front brake hoses slighty perished

both rear inner sill corroded

hole in nearsside front rear wheel arch

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,742 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,726 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 93,703 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 91,323 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 91,267 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,674 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 84,556 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers split

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,991 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/f wiper split

rear bumper bar / tow bar / slighty to long

Fail 22 Jun 2010 81,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all four tyres split not showing cord

n/s/r handbrake low

tow bar beam advised

Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,009 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,801 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower gear box mount rubber bush perished

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

several exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fail 22 Apr 2008 67,362 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST RUBBERS DETERIATED

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,799 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 59,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,851 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 54,735 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G337 KAK is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G337 KAK, 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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G337 KAK is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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