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G525 UHA

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 UHA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Strong smell of fuel under the bonnet , no leaks visible

Temporary screw lock fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting ring perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,659 miles

surface rust just starting at front

Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 68,879 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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G525 UHA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G525 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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G525 UHA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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