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G683 WHY

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,951 mi
Last recorded97,951 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG683 WHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 97,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all welding coated in thick underseal

front crossmember suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 17 Aug 2023 97,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all welding coated in thick underseal

front crossmember suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,642 miles

all welding is covered in underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2022 97,639 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,548 miles

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

both front inner arches suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 31 May 2016 96,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inside surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2015 95,528 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,015 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,980 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 93,330 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,490 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 89,889 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 89,889 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

horn insecure

fuel pipe at filter badly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2008 89,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 89,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 82,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 79,956 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 79,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G683 WHY is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G683 WHY, 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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G683 WHY is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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