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G838 VNF

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,925 mi
Last recorded77,925 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 VNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,925 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,756 miles

top rear lights not working

Fail 12 Mar 2018 76,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top rear lights not working

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,645 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Upper lights not working

both front inner wings slight corrosion

front discs corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,645 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed battery terminal (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure rear chassis (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wing around battery (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wing around battery (1.9.2a)

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

Front both inner wing slight corrosion

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Rear Upper lights not working

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,168 miles

Nearside rear radius arm seized

Fail 8 Jun 2015 69,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear & offside rear radius arm bearing seized.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear suspension has no movement.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,555 miles

Play in all wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in all wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,389 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,824 miles

o/s cv boot slight

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2005 62,445 miles

Offside Rear 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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G838 VNF is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel 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 G838 VNF, 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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G838 VNF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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