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G840 TGY

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,252 mi
Last recorded47,252 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 TGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

serface rust to under body

Fail 21 Jun 2022 47,232 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,181 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perrished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components ruusty

Fail 14 Jun 2021 47,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perrished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components ruusty

Pass 25 Jun 2020 47,048 miles

underside rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2020 47,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch close to tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,880 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 46,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 46,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing near strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area seat belt and hand brake mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember near rear spring mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bodywork poor

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusting at joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak at engine bay ()

front discs and pads worn and rusty

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills rusting

Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,155 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front cab sill corroded just outside mot perscribed areas

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system poorly secured and several minor leaks @ joints

oil leak from engine (onto exhaust)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 46,151 miles

Front registration plate insecure together with front bumper assembly (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Age related surface corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front cab sill corroded just outside mot perscribed areas

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system poorly secured and several minor leaks @ joints

oil leak from engine (onto exhaust)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre perishing/cracking

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Apr 2016 45,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre perishing/cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak/s from engine

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front bumper poorly secured

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,326 miles

general corossion to front suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wing repaired appears ok

offside rear wheel bearing slight play noisy

slight corrosion to rear panel

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,757 miles

front discs poor

nearside mirror taped up

offside and nearside front inner wings corroding some previous repairs appear ok

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,126 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,476 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movment on drivers seat back rest

Fail 22 Jun 2009 35,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight movment on drivers seat back rest

Pass 23 May 2008 34,878 miles

offside & nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 34,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside & nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 34,542 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 34,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2006 33,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 33,395 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust mountings perished & require replacing

o/s/f brake hose furrule corroded

slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

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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G840 TGY is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G840 TGY, 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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G840 TGY is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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