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G82 FDC

1990 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,894 mi
Last recorded66,894 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P61,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG82 FDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 66,894 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

N/S/F + O/S/F inner wheel arch area corroded

Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 66,891 miles

All direction indicators not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

N/S/F + O/S/F inner wheel arch area corroded

Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle defective but still can be opened

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,888 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower battery tray slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Aug 2019 66,880 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember x2 yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower battery tray slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 25 May 2017 66,859 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,815 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 66,812 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 mounting rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 64,476 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 64,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 62,525 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,417 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 61,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,381 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 61,381 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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G82 FDC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 61,946 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 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G82 FDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G82 FDC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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