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G581 VOU

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,028 mi
Last recorded145,028 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG581 VOU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 145,028 miles

slight corrosion in places

Pass 11 Aug 2009 133,297 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 133,254 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 129,211 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 10 Sep 2008 129,181 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

clutch slipping

Pass 22 Mar 2007 122,963 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 122,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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G581 VOU is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G581 VOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G581 VOU registered?

G581 VOU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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