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G351 TAV

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,525 mi
Last recorded48,525 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 TAV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,525 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 48,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,325 miles

all exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,747 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 43,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 41,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,996 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 32,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,980 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear leaf sprins getting weak

Fail 23 Jun 2008 32,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear leaf sprins getting weak

Pass 21 May 2007 31,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2007 31,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,754 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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G351 TAV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G351 TAV, 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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G351 TAV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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