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G782 PTV

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,210 mi
Last recorded63,210 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG782 PTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,210 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 58,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody rust on rear brake drums

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

unable to see front pads dew to full wheel trims

Pass 9 Dec 2017 57,365 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 57,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,824 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 56,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,067 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,957 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 53,956 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,833 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 47,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 47,625 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 47,625 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2006 47,612 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 47,612 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G782 PTV 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 65.2%.

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 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 G782 PTV, 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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G782 PTV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 January 1990.

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The MOT history for G782 PTV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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