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G457 SES

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,119 mi
Last recorded117,119 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 SES
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 117,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension has surface rust

Pass 2 May 2022 114,853 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various pats of sills repaired and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension has surface rust

Fail 7 Feb 2022 114,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 112,893 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 109,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen damaged but not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Jan 2018 105,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen damaged but not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen cracked but not in prescribed area

Fail 25 Jan 2017 99,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts missing x3 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen cracked but not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,632 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sills slight corrosion/holes but not in prescribed areas

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,841 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded/holed at rear but not in prescribed areas

Fail 1 Aug 2014 83,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded/holed at rear but not in prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,012 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,012 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,832 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,773 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,269 miles

Engine has slight oil leak at sump area.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front hub has very slight play.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Engine has slight oil leak at sump area.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front hub has very slight play.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,241 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 64,223 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,853 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 55,092 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,092 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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G457 SES is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G457 SES, 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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G457 SES is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 January 1990.

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