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G450 TFK

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,003 mi
Last recorded108,003 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG450 TFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,003 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,164 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 107,157 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspention corroding

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear suspention corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2018 105,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened behind axle (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened behind axle (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspention corroding

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear suspention corroding

Pass 13 May 2017 104,669 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both and slight rough on rotation (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wheel arch signs of corrosion

rear bumper damaged - no sharp edges

Fail 12 May 2017 104,665 miles

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

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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both and slight rough on rotation (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wheel arch signs of corrosion

rear bumper damaged - no sharp edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,145 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both and both becoming rough (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 102,145 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both and both becoming rough (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,374 miles

exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,084 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 100,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,859 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,447 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,722 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 94,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,038 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,551 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 87,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G450 TFK is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G450 TFK, 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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G450 TFK is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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