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G344 RNN

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,882 mi
Last recorded81,882 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 RNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 81,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

button incomplete on drivers seat belt but working order

corrosion n/s inner wing

n/s body under windscreen corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,219 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

button incomplete on drivers seat belt but working order

corrosion n/s inner wing

n/s body under windscreen corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,091 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,090 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,766 miles

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

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)

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

drivers window inop

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 80,766 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

drivers window inop

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,970 miles

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 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 78,970 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 77,138 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,294 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,787 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,228 miles

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

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

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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G344 RNN is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G344 RNN, 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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G344 RNN is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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