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G459 GHD

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,540 mi
Last recorded71,540 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 GHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 68,312 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 68,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 68,312 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,850 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,849 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,610 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 64,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 60,171 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 60,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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G459 GHD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G459 GHD, 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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G459 GHD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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