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G169 TAU

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,159 mi
Last recorded79,159 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 TAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,159 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,709 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Wiper linkage stiff

center exhaust rubber perished

Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Wiper linkage stiff

center exhaust rubber perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

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

Offside front inner arch corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 77,590 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 77,201 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2014 76,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 76,195 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 75,391 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 74,616 miles

Slight corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 23 May 2011 74,609 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,587 miles

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Apr 2009 74,573 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 72,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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G169 TAU 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 70.6%.

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 G169 TAU, 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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G169 TAU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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