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VIL 1534

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,654 mi
Last recorded70,654 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 1534
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 70,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,603 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,543 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 70,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 70,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,467 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 70,467 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,439 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,990 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 69,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,877 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,740 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,740 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,646 miles

rear number plate slightly obscured by cycle rack

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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VIL 1534 is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VIL 1534, 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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VIL 1534 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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