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G130 VNX

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,872 mi
Last recorded40,872 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 VNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 40,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,840 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,235 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,903 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,730 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,616 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,124 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear leaf springs corroded but not weakend

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 34,710 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,065 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,055 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,598 miles

Both rear tyres cracking to edge of treads and sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 26,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,996 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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G130 VNX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G130 VNX, 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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G130 VNX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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