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G122 SRR

1990 Talbot Express

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

136,106 mi
Last recorded136,106 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 SRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 136,106 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 129,438 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside seatbelt slow to operate

Pass 3 Jan 2024 129,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 129,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,039 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 126,497 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 123,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on side wall--185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked on side wall--185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 123,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on side wall--185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked on side wall--185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 121,561 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 121,561 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT GREASY

Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 119,783 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing REAR MOUNTING -STABLISER BOLT LOOSE (2.4.E.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,035 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 118,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,412 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 114,043 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,980 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 112,980 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 110,888 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished

front brake discs corroded, pads look worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 108,993 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2012

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 106,857 miles

NSF and OSF discs are heavily weathered

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 106,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF and OSF discs are heavily weathered

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 104,784 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 104,784 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 101,848 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 101,046 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 100,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 100,433 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 94,704 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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G122 SRR is a 1990 Talbot Express in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 G122 SRR, 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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G122 SRR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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