MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,983 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
spare tyre cracking
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
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
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
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
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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