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G68 KDW

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,227 mi
Last recorded188,227 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 KDW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2012 188,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

passanger seat insacure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 188,227 miles

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

passanger seat insacure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 187,584 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front discs pitted

N/S/F wiper spindel badly worn

N/S/R tyre starting to crack on side walls

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 187,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2010 187,327 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 187,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 187,285 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 187,285 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G68 KDW is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G68 KDW, 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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What year was G68 KDW registered?

G68 KDW is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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