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G550 RGX

1990 Talbot Motorhome

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Motorhome84,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG550 RGX
MakeTalbot
ModelMotorhome
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 97,006 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 96,993 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 96,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster corroded away (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring front attachment bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Single at axle (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Metal pipe under vehicle thought to be gas is heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Hose retaining bracket corroded off of chassis. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sign of fuel leak on fuel tank, might be tank or/and filler pipe.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,739 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,536 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,328 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 97,104 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 97,104 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 95,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 94,330 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 89,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

LPG Gas supply pipe corrosion to outside

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

Rear of vehicle not jacked for MOT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,043 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 82,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,532 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,552 miles

Emissions not triggered

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 81,548 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not triggered

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,977 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,977 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,705 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 75,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,604 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,604 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 71,179 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Motorhome?

Based on 3,205 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
1,021
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 182
position lamp(s) not working 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
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G550 RGX is a 1990 Talbot Motorhome in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 84,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G550 RGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G550 RGX is a 1990 Talbot Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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