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G511 VMU

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,983 mi
Last recorded50,983 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 VMU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 50,983 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flicker with the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flicker with the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

both headlamps just have a pattern

both wipers slight smear

Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

spare tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2019 49,743 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front discs slight corrosion

n/s/r brake slight grab

two exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Pass 17 May 2018 49,177 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust rear box rubber mounts heavily perishing, may break soon

exhaust system, centre section rubber mounts missing, system still supported ok

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing and cracking between treads

rear service brakes just met the requirments

two lose bolts under drivers seat are underside of vehicle, unable to see where they should bolt to. drivers seat is secure

Fail 17 May 2018 49,173 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust rear box rubber mounts heavily perishing, may break soon

exhaust system, centre section rubber mounts missing, system still supported ok

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing and cracking between treads

rear service brakes just met the requirments

two lose bolts under drivers seat are underside of vehicle, unable to see where they should bolt to. drivers seat is secure

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers slight smear

hazards flash slow

n/s and o/s indicators flash slow

when o/s indicator is flashing, tail tell intermittently works

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,480 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,508 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 38,508 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,512 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 35,486 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,301 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,787 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,009 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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G511 VMU is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G511 VMU, 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 G511 VMU registered?

G511 VMU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G511 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G511 VMU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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