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G507 SRA

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,280 mi
Last recorded66,280 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG507 SRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,280 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 66,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,996 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to O/S/F inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,065 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper side light missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head lamp has water in it (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective not cleaning (3.4 (b) (i))

cant see front brake pads

fuel cap is not key lock cap

Fail 28 Sep 2020 64,065 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper side light missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head lamp has water in it (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective not cleaning (3.4 (b) (i))

cant see front brake pads

fuel cap is not key lock cap

Pass 15 Jun 2019 61,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper side light marker inoperative and lense missing

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,998 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,106 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,995 miles

nearside front wheel arch shows signs of corrosion - no sharp edges

underside of vehicle and all metal brake pipes heavily wax oiled and greased

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,516 miles

all underside of vehicle and all metal brake pipes heavily wax oiled and greased

nearside front inner wing under bonnet corroded and holed - not within prescrebed area

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,602 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,424 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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G507 SRA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G507 SRA, 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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G507 SRA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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