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G136 XUR

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

40,885 mi
Last recorded40,885 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG136 XUR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 40,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 40,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,964 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,348 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,028 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 38,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,961 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 36,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 34,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,940 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both coil and leaf springs corroded

nearside front tyre perished on side wall

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 32,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both coil and leaf springs corroded

nearside front tyre perished on side wall

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,771 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside headlamp condensation inside lens

nearside rear service brake lower effort

Fail 22 Sep 2011 30,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside headlamp condensation inside lens

nearside rear service brake lower effort

Fail 13 Aug 2010 30,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

temp fuel cap fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

temp fuel cap fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,197 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 30,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2008 30,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 29,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,858 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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G136 XUR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G136 XUR, 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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G136 XUR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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