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G716 TMB

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG716 TMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 120,328 miles

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

windscreen wiper linkages badly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2006 119,822 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 119,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKED BOTTOM OF ZONE A

CLUTCH PEDAL OUT OF ADJUSTMENT

Fail 13 Aug 2005 119,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

gearchange mechanism very badly worn

heavy surface corrosion on rear of cab

Pass 13 Aug 2005 119,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

gearchange mechanism very badly worn

heavy surface corrosion on rear of cab

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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G716 TMB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G716 TMB, 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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G716 TMB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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