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G394 STS

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,867 mi
Last recorded126,867 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 STS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,867 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective CABLE TIES USED (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT WOBBLE ON DRIVERS SEAT

UNDER BODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 8 Jul 2022 126,040 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion all over under vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle all over

Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,279 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Coil sprigs corroded

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 112,067 miles

Front coil springs corroded

General corrosion to chassis

General corrosion to exhaust system

Radiator corroded

Rear brake load valve stiff

Rear leaf springs corroded

Slight play in both rear wheels bearings

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,199 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 107,744 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED

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

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

exhaust back box & tail pipe corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F JACKING AREA CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

N/S & O/S FRONT COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED

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

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

exhaust back box & tail pipe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 107,722 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,151 miles

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

slight noise from rear hubs

Fail 15 Oct 2014 103,151 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber split but exhaust still secure

nearside inner constant joint boot loose but not allowing ingress of dirt

offside inner constant velocity boot loose but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight noise from rear hubs

Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,809 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake servo corroded

fuel tank corroded

smell of fuel in engine bay

Fail 5 Jun 2013 101,809 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake servo corroded

fuel tank corroded

smell of fuel in engine bay

Pass 25 May 2012 99,646 miles

exhaust mounts broken and perishing, still have adequate support

track rod end dust covers starting to split

unable to fully inspect welding due to seam and underseal

Fail 15 May 2012 99,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounts broken and perishing, still have adequate support

track rod end dust covers starting to split

unable to fully inspect welding due to seam and underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 97,766 miles

nearside front seat slightly loose

offside front seat slightly loose

Fail 2 Jan 2010 97,766 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front seat slightly loose

offside front seat slightly loose

Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 96,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 94,601 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G394 STS is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G394 STS, 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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G394 STS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1990.

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