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G35 VFB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,380 mi
Last recorded71,380 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 VFB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,380 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 71,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,902 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 70,898 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,557 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 70,539 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 70,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,060 miles

Front Bumper in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

under body surface corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2016 70,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts missing (7.1.1)

Front Bumper in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2015 69,686 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 69,686 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect os & ns no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 67,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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 26 Mar 2012 66,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside side step insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,666 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

offside side step insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,446 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,874 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,530 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 62,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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G35 VFB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G35 VFB, 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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G35 VFB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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