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G202 OHD

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG202 OHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 90,057 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 90,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust brocken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 4 x rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 89,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,106 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 87,038 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Head light connections (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 84,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,022 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,022 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 84,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,420 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,934 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

nsf and osf mcpherson strut upper attachment has slight noise

Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,855 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

nsf and osf mcpherson strut upper attachment has slight noise

nsf and osf outer sidewall cut

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,199 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre side walls perishing and cracking.

exhaust rubbers missing.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 77,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre side walls cracking and perishing.

exhaust rubbers missing.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,026 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls perishing/cracking slightly.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 74,026 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre outer side walls perishing/cracking slightly.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,521 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 71,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,410 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,410 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,000 miles

o/s cv boot has pin hole small amdunt of grease escaping

Fail 7 Aug 2008 66,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s cv boot has pin hole small amdunt of grease escaping

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,044 miles

Exhaust rubbers starting to perish.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,640 miles

slight earth fault on n/s front headlight

slight play/wear in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2005 55,696 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 55,696 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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G202 OHD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 G202 OHD, 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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G202 OHD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 July 1990.

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