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G677 WHY

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,433 mi
Last recorded65,433 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG677 WHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 65,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,867 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ns/ofs (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/ofs worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 62,867 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ns/ofs (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/ofs worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 61,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill / step edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflector sticker fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 61,464 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill / step edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 57,527 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,765 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,366 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2014 32,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,290 miles

Exhaust mountings slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,405 miles

N/S & O/S REAR HUB BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Fail 24 Apr 2012 26,405 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S & O/S REAR HUB BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,185 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,713 miles

both front coil springs rusty

front brake discs surface rust

front wheel arches rusty

rear spring hangers rusty

rear suspension low

slight play in both rear hubs

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear spring hanger mountings sur face rust

Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,498 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 21,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,324 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 25,245 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G677 WHY is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G677 WHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G677 WHY is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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