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G400 BHP

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,547 mi
Last recorded52,547 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 BHP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,547 miles

All tyres are over 10 years old

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust rusted and tail pipe corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 May 2022 52,264 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 50,769 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,388 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,863 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,456 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres side walls crazed

offside front tyre badly crazed

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,093 miles

noise from nearside rear hub

Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,829 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,733 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 35,724 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 35,226 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 35,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G400 BHP is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G400 BHP, 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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G400 BHP is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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