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G459 SES

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,329 mi
Last recorded71,329 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 SES
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 71,329 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 69,808 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,692 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 64,692 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,268 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 63,265 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber burst (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,805 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,933 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,496 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,916 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 60,916 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,044 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 60,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,508 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 57,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,799 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 55,799 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,405 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 54,405 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 52,919 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 52,919 miles

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

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

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 SES is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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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What year was G459 SES registered?

G459 SES is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G459 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for G459 SES shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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