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G609 SCH

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,263 mi
Last recorded93,263 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG609 SCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,263 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 91,530 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 91,291 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,037 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,308 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 80,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,065 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 80,065 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,950 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,950 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,793 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,427 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 79,402 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,212 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front discs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2010 79,182 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,115 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,106 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 78,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front passenger seat slightly insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 77,130 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 77,130 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

chip in screen

corrosion on discs

movement in passenger seat

nearside front seat belt stalk incomplete

nearside headlamp faded and pattern inconclusive

sligth movement in nearside headlamp

travel on handbrake

Pass 3 May 2006 76,182 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 76,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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G609 SCH is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G609 SCH, 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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What year was G609 SCH registered?

G609 SCH is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 April 1990.

Is G609 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G609 SCH shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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