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H221 GAF

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,562 mi
Last recorded118,562 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 GAF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 118,562 miles

o/s/f inner sill covered in glassfibre condition untested

Fail 6 May 2011 118,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f inner sill covered in glassfibre condition untested

Pass 27 Mar 2010 115,059 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 115,059 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 110,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 107,910 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 107,910 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 103,620 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 103,620 miles

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

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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H221 GAF is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H221 GAF, 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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H221 GAF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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