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G627 WNC

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,213 mi
Last recorded85,213 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG627 WNC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,213 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing ,welded plate inadequately repaired pulling away from chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member at suspension bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,636 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 84,628 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch on both sides incomplete welds (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both front & o/s/r marker lights not working

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,106 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 83,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,586 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 83,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 83,387 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 83,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,873 miles

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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G627 WNC is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G627 WNC, 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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G627 WNC is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 April 1990.

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