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G39 VFB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

65,584 mi
Last recorded65,584 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 VFB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,584 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 65,570 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 65,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s front inner wheel arch/chassis corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,527 miles

co on limit

hc reading high on natural idle

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear leaf spring mounting starting to corrode

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Feb 2022 65,523 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

co on limit

hc reading high on natural idle

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear leaf spring mounting starting to corrode

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2021 65,474 miles

HC high on tick over

battery tray starting to corrode

both front shock absorbers starting to weep

co level 3.40% (limit 3.50%)

front coil springs starting to corrode

slight leak to centre exhaust section

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Feb 2021 65,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system fouling brake hoses on lock (2.1.4 (a))

HC high on tick over

battery tray starting to corrode

both front shock absorbers starting to weep

co level 3.40% (limit 3.50%)

front coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/f brake ferrule covers split, suspect ferrules corroded

o/s/f brake hoses poorly routed

o/s/f lower brake ferrule starting to corrode

slight leak to centre exhaust section

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,442 miles

gearbox mounting starting to perish

n/s/f shock absober starting to weep

o/s/f brake ferule starting to corrode

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

slight play to rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel tight on rotation

Oil leak ()

front wheel arches corroded and taped up

Fail 8 Aug 2016 63,002 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch(engine bay) around battery and under battery tray (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front (3.6.B.4d)

both front wheel arches(inners and outers) corroded

tape over both front wheel arches

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,950 miles

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

Offside Front BATTERY MOUNTING CORRODED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

one exhaust rubber broken but system supported

Fail 3 Aug 2015 62,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front BATTERY MOUNTING CORRODED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 62,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes corroded

all exhaust rubber mounts badly deteriorated, however exhaust system still adaquately supported

alternator belt loose

general under body corrosion

lower gearbox rubber mount deteriorated

offside and nearside front inner arches corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes corroded

all exhaust rubber mounts badly deteriorated, however exhaust system still adaquately supported

alternator belt loose

general under body corrosion

lower gearbox rubber mount deteriorated

offside and nearside front inner arches corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,491 miles

Exhaust mount rubbers perished

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,384 miles

2 exhaust mount rubbers split

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general under body corrosion

lower engine mount weak

o/s/f inner and outer sill corrosion however not within a perscribed area

Fail 18 Jan 2012 62,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general under body corrosion

lower engine mount weak

o/s/f inner and outer sill corrosion however not within a perscribed area

all exhaust rubber mounts weak and split however still supporting system

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,067 miles

corrosion to inner wing panels not to excess at time of test

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front brake flexys outer protection rubbers perished

n/s rear tyre cut in sidewall no cord exposed

o/s inner closing panel holed/corroded not structural

rear chassis surface corrosion at spring hanger area

Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes have surface corrosion

o/s and n/s inner wings have slight corrosin however not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes have surface corrosion

o/s and n/s inner wings have slight corrosin however not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,893 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 61,807 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 61,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre and o/s front tyre cracking to sidewalls no cord exposed at time of test

spare tyre sidewall split

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,500 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 61,500 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,234 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 61,234 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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G39 VFB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 G39 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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G39 VFB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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