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A3 RVF

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,765 mi
Last recorded59,765 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RVF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 59,765 miles

sills and jacking points corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 59,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sills and jacking points corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,618 miles

front wheel arches corroded

front sills corroded

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

front inner wings corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 57,979 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight blow on exaust

Fail 14 Sep 2023 57,979 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

slight blow on exaust

Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,698 miles

brake pipes corroded

front inner wings corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,816 miles

brake pipes corroded

front inner wings corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,437 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s front brake flexi perished

rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,172 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 49,172 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt broken and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,897 miles

slight wear o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,382 miles

play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,345 miles

n/s front brake hoses perished

o/s n/s front tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 36,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 35,934 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,934 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,413 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,766 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,411 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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A3 RVF is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A3 RVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 RVF?

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What year was A3 RVF registered?

A3 RVF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is A3 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RVF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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