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G649 SCH

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,588 mi
Last recorded114,588 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 SCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 114,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 113,883 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 113,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 113,677 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various throughout undersides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 111,720 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,346 miles

Various corrosion underneath

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

Pass 5 May 2017 108,320 miles

Accelerated pedal rubber

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,247 miles

Accelerater pedal rubber

Various corrosions

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accelerator pedal rubber

various corrosions

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 101,303 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 99,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various underbody corrosions

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,915 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 96,609 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 96,609 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,746 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 92,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 92,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,606 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 84,954 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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G649 SCH is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G649 SCH, 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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G649 SCH is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 May 1990.

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