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G112 EHN

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,095 mi
Last recorded67,095 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG112 EHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,095 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 67,095 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2019 67,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 66,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 66,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner sill heavily corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 66,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,197 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 63,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,706 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Water in nearside headlamp.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,435 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

water in n/s headlight

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,105 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 57,105 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s/r tyre showing sighns of deteriation †rear engine mount starting to split

Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,428 miles

front chassis corroding

tailpipe bent

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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G112 EHN is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G112 EHN, 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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G112 EHN is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1990.

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