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G433 PEA

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,255 mi
Last recorded142,255 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG433 PEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 142,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front secondary bonnet catch not working

Nearside Front nsf inner wheel arch and jacking point corroded

Nearside Front nsf seat loose

Nearside ns sill corroded

Offside Front osf seat loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osr shock absorber has corrosion and damage to upper sleeve (5.3.2 (b))

Offside os sill corroded

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Spare tyre defective spare tyre low on tread ()

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust secured with garden wire at tailpipe

Fail 13 May 2026 142,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front secondary bonnet catch not working

Nearside Front nsf inner wheel arch and jacking point corroded

Nearside Front nsf seat loose

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside ns sill corroded

Offside Front osf seat loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osr shock absorber has corrosion and damage to upper sleeve (5.3.2 (b))

Offside os sill corroded

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Spare tyre defective spare tyre low on tread ()

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust secured with garden wire at tailpipe

Fail 30 Mar 2026 142,146 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (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))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged osf rigid brake pipes have been chaffed/squashed through steering arm access hole (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr tyre - 2 bulges inner sidewall - one on outer sidewall 185r14c 102/100r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nsf inner wheel arch corroded & jacking point area corroded

Nearside Front nsf seat loose

Nearside ns sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front osf seat loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osr shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside os sill corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust secured with garden wire at tailpipe

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 May 2025 140,758 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower inner and outer sills holed and corroded

Nearside Front inner sill/jacking point holed and corroded

Nearside Front inner wing becoming holed and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn and misshaped

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills becoming corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 140,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower inner and outer sills holed and corroded

Nearside Front inner sill/jacking point holed and corroded

Nearside Front inner wing becoming holed and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn and misshaped

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills becoming corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 139,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front end of inner and outer sill holed and corroded (jacking point becoming corroded)

Nearside Front lower inner wing chassis corroded

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

Nearside inner sill holed and corroded

Offside Front inner wing/bulk head corroded

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 139,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring shackle mounting outer sill and rear panel holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front end of inner and outer sill holed and corroded (jacking point becoming corroded)

Nearside Front lower inner wing chassis corroded

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

Nearside inner sill holed and corroded

Offside Front inner wing/bulk head corroded

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill next to jacking point holed and corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch and inner sills becoming corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in drivers seat base?

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded and weak

Fail 19 Jul 2023 135,928 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill next to jacking point holed and corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch and inner sills becoming corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in drivers seat base?

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded and weak

Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to hose slightly insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top /bulkhead corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 129,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to hose slightly insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top /bulkhead corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 125,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to hose slightly insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches to chassis corroded

nearside and offside inner wings becoming corroded offside inner wing to bulkhead corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 125,411 miles

Brake inadequately mounted parking brake lever insecure/drivers seat mountings (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front outer panel holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to hose slightly insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches to chassis corroded

nearside and offside inner wings becoming corroded offside inner wing to bulkhead corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 122,232 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Outer cv boot slight grease leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose /pipe support not fully secure

front exhaust possible slight blow

nearside front /rear slight wheel bearing noise

Fail 13 Jul 2020 122,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure both rear mounting detached front floor mounting corroded to excess (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Outer cv boot slight grease leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose /pipe support not fully secure

front exhaust possible slight blow

nearside front /rear slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner wheel arch areas corroded

Front wipers dont auto park

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear spring hanger bushes perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general body corrosion

slight stiffness in steering lock to lock

Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,781 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion to front engine & gearbox mounting areas

surface vcorrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2018 116,685 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion to front engine & gearbox mounting areas

surface vcorrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2018 116,486 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to front engine & gearbox mounting area

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear has slight brake bind

Nearside corrosion around engine mount

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

front body corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,708 miles

Front body corroded

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriourated

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both nearside brakes slightly binding

nearside rear tyre peished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Sep 2015 110,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both nearside brakes slightly binding

nearside rear tyre peished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 110,028 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,444 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,783 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 106,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 103,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,708 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,434 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 99,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 97,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 94,586 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 94,586 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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G433 PEA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G433 PEA, 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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G433 PEA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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