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G401 FPR

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,396 mi
Last recorded93,396 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 FPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,396 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 93,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 93,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust system held up with tie raps

Fail 1 May 2018 93,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust system held up with tie raps

Pass 2 May 2017 92,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,838 miles

Offside Outer sill/body area rusting

Pass 1 May 2015 89,932 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,867 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,101 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,824 miles

Exhaust mountings perishing.

Near side outer and off side outer constsnt velocity joint gaitors perishing.

Nearside brake pad warning wire broken.

Slight imbalance of rear brakes present.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 87,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust mountings perishing.

Near side front tyre badly perished.

Near side outer and off side outer constsnt velocity joint gaitors perishing.

Off side front and near side rear tyres perishing.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,795 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 87,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 85,464 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

horn on return switch

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,464 miles

horn on return switch

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,843 miles

no dash lights working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

motor home no seat belt fitted to rear seat

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

motor home no seat belt fitted to rear seat

no dash lights working

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack inner jionts

Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,271 miles

as previous advise

Fail 15 Aug 2007 69,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear number plates discoloured

Pass 21 Aug 2006 67,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G401 FPR is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G401 FPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G401 FPR is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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