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G767 OYB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,814 mi
Last recorded43,814 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG767 OYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,814 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 43,801 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements lights stay on after pedal released for a few seconds (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,942 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 42,936 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,945 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 41,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,298 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,747 miles

slight fluchation to n/s/r light

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

some surface corerowion to front brake discs

Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,747 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

slight fluchation to n/s/r light

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

some surface corerowion to front brake discs

Pass 1 May 2012 38,725 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs corroded

horn little quiet

Fail 1 May 2012 38,725 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs corroded

horn little quiet

n/s/ reg plate tapped and still working

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,576 miles

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

Horn starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front of engine bay heavily corroded

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 37,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Horn starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front of engine bay heavily corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,935 miles

brake pipe sleeves perished

coil springs corroding

corrosion engine bay

cv boot starting to perish

front inner wings corroded

os handbrake cable corroding

slight play track rod ends

Fail 29 Apr 2009 36,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front inner wings corroded

os handbrake cable corroding

slight play track rod ends

brake pipe sleeves perished

coil springs corroding

corrosion engine bay

cv boot starting to perish

Fail 28 Apr 2008 36,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight corrosion exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight corrosion exhaust

Pass 1 May 2007 35,573 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 35,573 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight wear tyre edges - osf inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 6 May 2006 33,463 miles

front panel corroding- rear shock absorber corroding- tyres wearing

slight play ns track rod end=osf=nsr wheel bearings- brake pipes corroding- osr hand brake cable corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2006 33,440 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

osr handbrake corroding - front panel corroding - slight corrosion osf inner arch - rear shock absorbers corroding - tyres wearing on edges

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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G767 OYB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G767 OYB, 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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G767 OYB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1990.

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