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G149 MWN

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,762 mi
Last recorded95,762 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 MWN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 95,762 miles

front brake disces corroded

n/s/f c v boot deteriorating needs changing very very soon

o/s/r hanger corroded & weakening needs repairing very very soon

Fail 3 May 2018 95,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disces corroded

n/s/f c v boot deteriorating needs changing very very soon

o/s/r hanger corroded & weakening needs repairing very very soon

Pass 17 Aug 2016 95,762 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,528 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,779 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,176 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear o/s bumper end taped

underside of vehicle has had substantial repair and covered in underseal

vehicle has been modified to camper van

Fail 19 Nov 2011 84,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 84,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 84,316 miles

genral corrsion all over viechel

Fail 16 Oct 2010 84,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

genral corrsion all over viechel

Pass 2 May 2009 83,276 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 83,272 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2008 81,893 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 81,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,887 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 79,887 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G149 MWN is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc 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 G149 MWN, 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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G149 MWN is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 March 1990.

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