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G429 WFJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,703 mi
Last recorded48,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 WFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,703 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,586 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 45,582 miles

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

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

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 43,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 40,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,728 miles

Spare Wheel, Tyre Has Cracks In Wall.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,333 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,178 miles

Nearside front tyre cracks in sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2008 38,178 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,062 miles

THIS VEHICLE HAS DAMAGED TO TYRES SIDE WALLS. [@ O.S.F / N.S.F & N.S.R ]

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,870 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f and o/s/f wing edges rusting

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2006 35,870 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f and o/sf wing edges rusting

o/s wiper blade is in a poor condition

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

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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G429 WFJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G429 WFJ, 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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G429 WFJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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