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G76 TCA

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,271 mi
Last recorded76,271 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 TCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 76,271 miles

Battery insecure battery tray swinging (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired disconnected (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet hinge (6.1.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch various points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch sharp (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 74,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,696 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,196 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s bonnet hinge excessively corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 67,187 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s bonnet hinge excessively corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,736 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

N/S Bonnet Hinge Excessively Corroded

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

N/S Bonnet Hinge Excessively Corroded

O/S Rear Lamp has slight corrosion where it meets the body

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 58,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,230 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 54,228 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2010 48,293 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 48,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 48,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 47,957 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 47,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,404 miles

all tyres side walls

Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,634 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 44,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,441 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 43,424 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 TCA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G76 TCA, 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 TCA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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