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G654 XNM

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,995 mi
Last recorded109,995 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG654 XNM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,995 miles

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

Nearside Front corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front corrosion to wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2019 109,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose rubber sleeve split

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

exhaust rubber hangers perished on mid section

Fail 9 May 2019 109,159 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose rubber sleeve split

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

exhaust rubber hangers perished on mid section

Pass 21 May 2018 107,905 miles

both outer cv boots cracked

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f brake flex rubber sleeve perished

n/s/r handbrake efficiency lower limit

slight exhaust leak front section

Pass 26 May 2017 105,663 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust slight leak from front

o/s/f brake flexi slight cracking

slight rear light interaction

Pass 23 May 2016 103,401 miles

brake pipes corroded

front exhaust mount cracking

slight exhaust leak front pipe

Fail 18 May 2016 103,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes corroded

front exhaust mount cracking

o/s/r cylinder to flexi brake pipe corroded

slight exhaust leak front pipe

Fail 15 May 2015 101,272 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

wear indicator wear broken on off side front brake

Pass 15 May 2015 101,272 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

wear indicator wear broken on off side front brake

Pass 21 May 2014 99,458 miles

slight play in off side front wheel

Pass 16 May 2013 97,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,248 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 91,248 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 97,656 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all other exhaust mounting rubbers deterioating

battery insecure

coolant leak from bottom hose above gearbox

Pass 26 Jun 2010 97,594 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2007 95,551 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 95,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

fuel filler 'neck' rubber hose badly perished

Fail 5 May 2006 88,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 May 2006 88,922 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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G654 XNM is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G654 XNM, 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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G654 XNM is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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