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G127 XUR

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG127 XUR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 105,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,080 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

black under body sealant applied below vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2023 102,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 102,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 102,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper & lower (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill near front spring hanger heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear heavily corroded near front of rear spring-inner sill

Pass 5 Jul 2021 100,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 99,108 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 93,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 88,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hole in off side rear inner sill

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

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

Temp fuel cap fited

Pass 11 Mar 2014
Fail 6 Mar 2014 88,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 87,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 86,749 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,235 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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G127 XUR is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G127 XUR, 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 G127 XUR registered?

G127 XUR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G127 XUR safe to buy?

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