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G610 BJB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,187 mi
Last recorded77,187 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG610 BJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,523 miles

Front slight amount of water in head lamps

Offside Front seat belt clip missing but working

Pass 3 May 2016 74,510 miles

Offside Front seat belt clip missing but working

Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 708,913 miles

all exhaust straps - starting to perish

all tyres - sidewalls cracking

Fail 15 May 2013 70,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all exhaust straps - starting to perish

all tyres - sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 May 2012 70,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,058 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

all tyres have slight cracks

cant see front brake pads

Fail 30 Sep 2009 68,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

all tyres have slight cracks

cant see front brake pads

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,646 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 58,446 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,839 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHING.

Fail 20 Jan 2007 55,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 52,308 miles

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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G610 BJB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G610 BJB, 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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G610 BJB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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