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G737 RVO

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,842 mi
Last recorded68,842 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG737 RVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,145 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

minor corrosion started under vehicle

oil leak

slight seepage of grease from o/s/f cv gaiter

Fail 7 Aug 2015 67,061 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure at upper attachment and also has play in bushes (2.7.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

minor corrosion started under vehicle

oil leak

slight seepage of grease from o/s/f cv gaiter

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,997 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2014 66,956 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,022 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,683 miles

Oil leak

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2010 63,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2010 63,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,214 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 57,785 miles

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

nsr top roof light inop

Fail 16 May 2008 57,771 miles

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

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

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

nsr top roof light inop

Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,240 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 54,230 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G737 RVO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G737 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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What year was G737 RVO registered?

G737 RVO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G737 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G737 RVO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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