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G168 YPV

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,378 mi
Last recorded211,378 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 YPV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 211,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 209,102 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cracks

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre has slight cracks

Offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 207,533 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 207,483 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 205,142 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cracked on side wall

wind screen scratched

Fail 3 Oct 2009 205,135 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

3 exhaust rubbers cracked and ready to brake

n/s/r tyre cracked on side wall

wind screen scratched

Pass 6 Sep 2008 203,536 miles

exhaust mounts split & cracking

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2007 202,905 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 202,900 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 202,892 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G168 YPV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G168 YPV, 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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G168 YPV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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