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G655 XNM

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,660 mi
Last recorded57,660 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG655 XNM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 57,660 miles

osr suspension action stiff

Fail 9 May 2016 57,649 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

osr suspension action stiff

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,851 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 53,408 miles

Battery insecure

Both top rear marker lights not working

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

General underbody corrosion on vehicle front to rear

N/S/F top marker light not working

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2011 53,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both rear top marker lights not working

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

General underbody corrosion on vehicle

N/S/F top marker light not working

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 52,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,425 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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G655 XNM is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G655 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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G655 XNM is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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