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G172 EHF

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,679 mi
Last recorded63,679 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG172 EHF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,679 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 63,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 62,959 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,388 miles

All exhaust rubbers splitting

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust deteriorated

Gearbox mount deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 62,388 miles

All exhaust rubbers splitting

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust deteriorated

Gearbox mount deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,206 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,149 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 52,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,692 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 49,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,809 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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G172 EHF is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G172 EHF, 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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G172 EHF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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