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VIB 3893

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,505 mi
Last recorded101,505 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 3893
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,505 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam pattern not effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,598 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 99,584 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 98,066 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,528 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 82,528 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,077 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 78,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s wiper deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,303 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 72,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VIB 3893 is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VIB 3893, 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 VIB 3893 registered?

VIB 3893 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1990.

Is VIB 3893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 3893 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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