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G508 JBO

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,224 mi
Last recorded50,224 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG508 JBO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,224 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 50,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded skuttle panel (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlight reflectors corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,652 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 42,057 miles

Centre Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,858 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 28,858 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel tank badly damaged

offside beam pattern poor

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,604 miles

lower rear position lights and indicators not working

n/s/f tyre inner edge perished 185x14

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear silencer bend and blowing slightly. exhaust rubbers missing and complete system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,815 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 27,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLITTING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT TIE BAR BUSHES CRACKING

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

FUEL TANK DENTED

NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT TWISTED

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,076 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

parking brake system in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,656 miles

both rear tyres s/cracking on s/walls

s/corosion top of both rear springs

Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2006 16,972 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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G508 JBO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G508 JBO, 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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G508 JBO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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