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G200 WKV

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,693 mi
Last recorded122,693 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG200 WKV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 122,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 122,636 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns head lamp misting (1.7.5a)

hand brake only just made efficiency 16%

Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,382 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Where marked (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 121,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 118,965 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly/corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,354 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape

Exhaust rubbers satrting to crack

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 117,872 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2011 116,211 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 116,206 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front discs need changing soon

Pass 12 Nov 2010 115,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 115,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 114,438 miles

all chassis and prescribed areas beginning to corrode

brake pipes corroding

slight play in front steering/suspension and bushes

Pass 9 May 2007 113,240 miles

all b/pipes beginning to corrode

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode.

slight sharp edges all over body

Pass 4 May 2006 112,170 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 112,170 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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G200 WKV 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 76.5%.

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 G200 WKV, 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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G200 WKV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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