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G458 UTA

1990 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

122,827 mi
Last recorded122,827 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG458 UTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 122,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 121,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to offside front chassis outrigger, not within prescribed area.

offside sill damaged/corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 121,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to offside front chassis outrigger, not within prescribed area.

offside sill damaged/corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 118,127 miles

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

Oil leak

signs of corrosion on sills

Fail 11 May 2010 118,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

signs of corrosion on sills

slight fouling on brake hose nsf

suspect diesel leak

Pass 27 May 2009 114,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2009 114,538 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 30 Apr 2008 111,644 miles

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on ns sill insufficient to fail at time of test

oil leak around cam cover

poor beam pattern nsf head lamp

signs of corrosion around vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2008 111,644 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion on front discs

oil leak around cam cover

poor beam pattern nsf head lamp

signs of corrosion around vehicle

Pass 25 May 2007 107,284 miles

as prev mot

Fail 16 May 2007 107,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on front discs †n/s/f tyre perishing & poor condition

Pass 16 May 2006 105,007 miles

corrosion on discs

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

signs of corrosion on n/s & o/s chassis inufficient to fail at time of test

Fail 16 May 2006 105,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

corrosion on discs

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

signs of corrosion on n/s & o/s chassis inufficient to fail at time of test

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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G458 UTA is a 1990 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 G458 UTA, 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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G458 UTA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 February 1990.

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