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G385 PSU

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG385 PSU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,956 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,956 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,016 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack advise to change asap

suspect o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 77,409 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,732 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,463 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,452 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,495 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 73,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,228 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 66,226 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,279 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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G385 PSU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G385 PSU, 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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What year was G385 PSU registered?

G385 PSU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G385 PSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G385 PSU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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