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G455 RNX

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,036 mi
Last recorded84,036 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG455 RNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 84,036 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 83,559 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 79,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 78,382 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 76,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 75,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,546 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 75,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2014 72,208 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 72,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,347 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 70,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,813 miles

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

offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,120 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 65,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,746 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 61,730 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 60,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 58,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,950 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 55,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2006 53,539 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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G455 RNX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G455 RNX, 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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G455 RNX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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