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G115 SKO

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,190 mi
Last recorded96,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 SKO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2012 96,190 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,190 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,661 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 94,646 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

headlamp units bothsides need lower fixing to front panal

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,574 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 93,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Nearside Handbrake cable insecure and bracket loose

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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G115 SKO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G115 SKO, 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 G115 SKO registered?

G115 SKO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G115 SKO safe to buy?

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