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G843 RYB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,334 mi
Last recorded112,334 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG843 RYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,334 miles

condition both headlamp reflectors

corrosion both front step sills and out riggers BORDERLINE

exhaust rear mounting

front number plate

heavy corrosion both rear chassis rails by hanger mountings BORDERLINE

heavy corrosion near side front and off side front inner wings BORDERLINE

operation and speed of all indicators

security both door mirrors BORDERLINE

security both headlamps BORDERLINE

security front bumper

Fail 1 Sep 2014 112,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,836 miles

Under side of vehicle corroded

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 111,834 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 110,873 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2012 110,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,446 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

N/S/R wheel bearing noisey

O/S/F jacking point corroded

O/S/R brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 109,446 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Chassis slightly corroded

N/S/R wheel bearing noisey

O/S/F jacking point corroded

O/S/R brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 108,617 miles

n/s/r hub noise, underbody corrosion, hand brake return spring broke, (not affecting brake performance)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 108,617 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Chassis slightly corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R wheel bearing noisey

Slight play O/S of rack

Pass 18 Aug 2009 107,861 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 107,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 106,001 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 106,001 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside of front bumper insecure

offside inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2007 105,180 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 105,177 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 100,867 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 100,867 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G843 RYB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G843 RYB, 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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G843 RYB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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