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G537 GAJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests32 (15 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate46.9%

Mileage

105,871 mi
Last recorded105,871 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 GAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 17 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 105,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 105,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 105,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,151 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door steps both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 104,151 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door steps both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 104,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective central mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door steps both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wiper blades need adjusting going outside the windscreen area when operated

Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,106 miles

Heavily undersealed (underbody/outer siles)

Various prescribed areas previously repaired and painted over( (under/outer)

Fail 11 Aug 2020 102,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front both brake discs slightly pitted / surface rust

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Various prescribed areas previously repaired and painted over

Pass 24 Aug 2019 101,879 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,630 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2018 100,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear outer wing to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear wing to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member several places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,612 miles

signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,612 miles

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

signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 100,547 miles

Nearside wiper linkage worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion at both sides front outriggers jacking points

engine misfire and took 4 pints of coolant

offside headlamp temporary secured with rubber wedge requires new lamp unit

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2016 100,547 miles

Headlamp insecure secured temporary with rubber wedge (1.7.3)

Nearside wiper linkage worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion at both sides front outriggers jacking points

engine misfire and took 4 pints of coolant

offside headlamp temporary secured with rubber wedge requires new lamp unit

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 100,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mounting deteriated rear rubber replaced

corrosion at offside front inner wheelarch

corrosion at offside rear valance

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear wheel bearing noise

parking brake warning lamp not working

Pass 11 May 2015 100,476 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mounting deteriated rear rubber replaced

corrosion at offside front inner wheelarch

corrosion at offside rear valance

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear wheel bearing noise

parking brake warning lamp not working

Fail 27 May 2014 100,472 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight corrosion at offside front inner wheelarch

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 May 2014 100,472 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion at offside front inner wheelarch

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2013 99,130 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings noisy when rotated (no roughness present)

rear valance corrosion in places (not in prescribed areas)

Fail 7 May 2013 99,128 miles

Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings noisy when rotated (no roughness present)

rear valance corrosion in places (not in prescribed areas)

Pass 2 May 2012 98,953 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 98,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine leaking water !!!!!!!!!!

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 98,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2008 98,830 miles

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

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

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

underside rusty but not excessive

Fail 25 Oct 2008 98,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

underside rusty but not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2007 98,195 miles

both front tyres perished

front no plate in poor condition

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,919 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 96,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all exhaust rubbers splitting/perishing.

front number plate deterating slightly.

Fail 26 Apr 2006 96,345 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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G537 GAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.9%.

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 G537 GAJ, 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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G537 GAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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