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G76 FDC

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,945 mi
Last recorded46,945 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 FDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 46,945 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front in wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,878 miles

front panels starting to get thin

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,472 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,523 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 43,519 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,484 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear spring u bolts corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,474 miles

all underside components are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2014 43,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all underside components are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2013 43,394 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f wheel rim corroding

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2013 43,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f wheel rims corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,372 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slight noisy

exhaust rubber split but system supported ok

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,350 miles

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

one exhaust rubber split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,189 miles

Coolant leak

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,083 miles

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 41,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,973 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 39,973 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G76 FDC is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G76 FDC, 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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G76 FDC is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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