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G160 OYD

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,589 mi
Last recorded159,589 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 OYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 159,589 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light switches are insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2023 159,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 158,466 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 158,386 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 155,443 miles

corrosion to front inner wings

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Jan 2021 155,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front inner wings

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jul 2019 151,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 144,462 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 140,418 miles

exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2016 134,022 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 134,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 May 2015 126,092 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust throughout

Pass 10 May 2014 122,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,745 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 114,117 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 113,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 108,485 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 108,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 100,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 95,858 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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G160 OYD 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 77.3%.

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 G160 OYD, 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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G160 OYD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 March 1990.

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