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G718 RAV

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,380 mi
Last recorded64,380 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 RAV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 64,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 59,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside + offside front track control arm bushed slight movement + slightly perished

nearside front headlamp slightly condensed

several exhaust bushes slightly perished

slight movement in nearside + offside front + rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

nearside + offside front track control arm bushes slight movement + slightly perished and split

nearside + offside, front + rear wheel bearings slight movement

nearside rear and nearside + offside front tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Apr 2013 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside + offside front track control arm bushes slight movement + slightly perished and split

nearside + offside, front + rear wheel bearings slight movement

nearside rear and nearside + offside front tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,094 miles

nearside + offside front shocks starting to weap

slight movement + starting to perish in nearside + offside front track control arm bushes

slight movement in nearside + offside front + rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside + offside front + rear slight movement in wheel bearings

nearside + offside front most track control arm bushes slight movement + starting to perish

Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside + offside front + rear slight movement in wheel bearings

nearside + offside front most track control arm bushes slight movement + starting to perish

Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight movement + starting to perish in front nearside + offside track control arm rear most bushes

slight movement in nearside + offside front & rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,718 miles

slight movement + starting to perish in front nearside + offside track control arm rear most bushes

slight movement in nearside + offside front & rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,338 miles

front number plate starting too deteriorate

slight movement in all wheel bearings

surface corrosion too front discs + slight scores and pitting

Pass 2 May 2008 54,037 miles

nearside + offside front shock absorbers starting to weap.

slight movement in nearside + offside front + rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,692 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish

screen chipped

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 May 2006 53,465 miles

indicators getting slow slight play in front wheel bearings

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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G718 RAV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G718 RAV, 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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G718 RAV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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