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IIG 4403

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,578 mi
Last recorded104,578 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 4403
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,399 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 100,378 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,042 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 100,042 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,277 miles

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

The rear Exhaust Hangers are perrished

Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,632 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 98,616 miles

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,320 miles

Exhaust support rubbers deteriorated (split) Ok at time of test

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,274 miles

advise exhaust weeping slightly

advise front springs starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2011 96,274 miles

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

advise exhaust weeping slightly

advise front springs starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,614 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 94,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 94,050 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 94,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,866 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 85,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 85,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,860 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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IIG 4403 is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 IIG 4403, 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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IIG 4403 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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