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G780 VWV

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,150 mi
Last recorded57,150 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG780 VWV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,315 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front nearside door corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 55,983 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 0/s step pod corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front door corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r and both front tyres perishing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,744 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis o/s/r suspension sized (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r and both front tyres perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,492 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 55,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted sized osr arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,278 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure, bracket corroded

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

corrosion under bonnet but not near any major components

Fail 26 Jan 2016 55,275 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front bumper insecure, bracket corroded

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

corrosion under bonnet but not near any major components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,816 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 54,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,140 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

both n/s tyres and o/s front tyre showing ageing cracks to side walls

exhaust rubber mountings missing but exhaust still secure

exhaust tailpipe corroded but not leaking gasses and still secure

o/s rear wheel very slight binding when rotated

o/s screen wiper blade deteriorated(split) still clears screen effectively

screen starting to delaminate and fog in all four corners

signs of corrosion to windscreen appeture o/s front

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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G780 VWV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G780 VWV, 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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G780 VWV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 July 1990.

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