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G812 UVR

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,077 mi
Last recorded115,077 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG812 UVR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,077 miles

Central Front 2 x front wheel arches corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sides of vehicles outer plastic covering damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 115,077 miles

Central Front 2 x front wheel arches corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sides of vehicles outer plastic covering damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,464 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front x 2 wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,400 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 113,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/75/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/75/16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,613 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,665 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear bearing in torsion bar starting to seize

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

bottom engine mount rubber worn

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

oil leak

under vehicle heavily covered in wax oil

Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,125 miles

Offside Front under wheel arch rusted but not holed

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 110,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill close to seat base anchor (5.2.6)

Offside 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 under wheel arch rusted but not holed

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 109,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 108,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 108,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 105,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,596 miles

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

exhaust is getting rough

os headlamp is cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 102,571 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 102,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,441 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 102,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,117 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 101,619 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 731,946 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 99,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 95,815 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 95,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 93,169 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 93,162 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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G812 UVR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G812 UVR, 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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G812 UVR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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