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G201 EHN

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,495 mi
Last recorded91,495 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 EHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,495 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 91,481 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative air bag (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner door step corrosion

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner door step corrosion

Offside Front Outer door step corrosion

Pass 4 May 2022 90,865 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 90,864 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 89,075 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 87,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 86,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 84,945 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 84,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,568 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,156 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,723 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,165 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,210 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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G201 EHN is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G201 EHN, 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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G201 EHN is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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