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G720 RVO

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 RVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 71,947 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

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

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

front wings corroded taped at time of test

rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2024 71,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

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

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

front wings corroded taped at time of test

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2023 71,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f door shut to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

wheels corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,286 miles

Front wiper motor deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a flat spot in the tread

Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm, legal min 1.6mm 195/75r16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper motor deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has a flat spot in the tread

Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,244 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 67,244 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,474 miles

exhaust corroded

minor leak of exhaust gas

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 56,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

exhaust corroded

minor leak of exhaust gas

Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 49,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 wheel rims corroded

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,379 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread edges no cords at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 rims rusty

both rear backing plates rusty

both rear wheel bearings slight rough when rotated

slight play in both front rackarms

Fail 23 Jun 2017 49,376 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread edges no cords at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 rims rusty

both rear backing plates rusty

both rear wheel bearings slight rough when rotated

slight play in both front rackarms

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,241 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules upper hose (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to both hoses - 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose securing clips missing on both hoses (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to both hoses - 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Both brake hoses insecure due to absence of securing clips

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules upper hose (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight leak of exhaust gas

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,474 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 45,474 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 45,158 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front and rear brake hose ferruls corroded

offside rear suspension arm slightly stiff

Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,293 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,915 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 37,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G720 RVO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G720 RVO, 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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G720 RVO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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