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G108 EHN

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,300 mi
Last recorded116,300 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 EHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 116,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,331 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,326 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2023 108,326 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2022 106,280 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,265 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 106,265 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,243 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,243 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,624 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front brake discs rusty

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 105,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front brake discs rusty

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,262 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 102,262 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,356 miles

play o/s track rod end

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 86,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,335 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,356 miles

both sides front pads and discs wearing low/both sides wipers wearing/exhaust corroding/off side front and near side rear wheel bearings slight rumble/ exhaust mount rubbers cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2008 73,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,720 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 69,699 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,025 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 69,025 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 63,295 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 63,282 miles

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

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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G108 EHN is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G108 EHN, 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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G108 EHN is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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