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G814 TKE

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,885 mi
Last recorded99,885 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG814 TKE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,885 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough top mounts stiff (2.1.1 (a))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 99,343 miles

Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated by leusure battery, burnt ,no insulation (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering system slightly rough top mounts stiff (2.1.1 (a))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,529 miles

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

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

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

Poor headlight beam images

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 77,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 74,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 72,148 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 72,146 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,137 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers mirror cracked.

slight binding on both rear brakes.

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,007 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2009 72,007 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,527 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 70,527 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,233 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 69,233 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 67,480 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 May 2006 67,475 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

no fuel cap key

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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G814 TKE is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G814 TKE, 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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G814 TKE is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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