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G512 JBO

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,103 mi
Last recorded27,103 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 JBO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,103 miles

all tyres cracking

altenater warning light on

engine has coolant leak

oil warning light on

Fail 6 Oct 2015 27,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive blocked emissions meter (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering system fouling on cables through inner arch (2.2.D.2a)

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

all tyres cracking

altenater warning light on

engine has coolant leak

oil warning light on

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,082 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 27,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service 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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G512 JBO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G512 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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What year was G512 JBO registered?

G512 JBO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G512 JBO safe to buy?

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