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G999 OEA

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,572 mi
Last recorded73,572 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 OEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 62,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,410 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 58,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,401 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,835 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,353 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

nearside rean len's damaged (reverse)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,760 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 39,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 38,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,277 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,454 miles

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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G999 OEA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G999 OEA, 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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What year was G999 OEA registered?

G999 OEA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G999 OEA safe to buy?

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