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G521 UHA

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG521 UHA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,208 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,978 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 101,978 miles

Brake performance not tested out of fuel (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 101,977 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,211 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 100,203 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release DOESN T EXTEND FAR ENOUGH (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,314 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on exhaust body and chassis in parts

vehicle underneath heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on exhaust body and chassis in parts

vehicle underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,684 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vechile heavly coverd in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,695 miles

Batteries insecure under bonnet.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion to body and suspension components.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

NSF and OSF outer sills heavily corroded.

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.

repairs to NSF sill and OSR panel covered by sealer at time of retest.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 90,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Batteries insecure under bonnet.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion to body and suspension components.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

NSF and OSF outer sills heavily corroded.

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,327 miles

Corrosion at front of Nearside outer sill.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

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

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount broken.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,327 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Corrosion at front of Nearside outer sill.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

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

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount broken.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,736 miles

Both front tyres perished.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

NSF and OSF inner wings corrosion.

NSF outer sill corrosion.

NSR and OSR inner arches corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 84,736 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres perished.

High beam tell tale goes out when high beam operated

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

NSF and OSF inner wings corrosion.

NSF outer sill corrosion.

NSR and OSR inner arches corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,719 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 83,719 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper slight corrosion

n/s/r/ tyre in poor condition on side walls

Fail 16 Jul 2008 82,842 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper slight corrosion

n/s/r/ tyre in poor condition on side walls

Pass 19 Jul 2007 81,300 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 81,300 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

intensive welding and repairs have been carried out to vehicle however cannot check true condition of repairs due to heavy underseal.

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,704 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 80,704 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engineace2

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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G521 UHA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 G521 UHA, 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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G521 UHA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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