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G135 NCK

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,484 mi
Last recorded81,484 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 NCK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 81,484 miles

Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 81,479 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms front & rear - also bushes cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody front & rear has slight corrosion to all suspension and braking

Fail 28 Jun 2024 81,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms front & rear - also bushes cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody front & rear has slight corrosion to all suspension and braking

Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,426 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under arch near front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,189 miles

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

slight surface rusting on outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2020 81,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,259 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear backplate damp

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,017 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,054 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,019 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Area around O/S/F step into cab corroding.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,780 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,509 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,498 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front brakes stripped cleaned or replaced due to high imbalance

advise os mirror ,loose

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,192 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,426 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 51,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 48,692 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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G135 NCK is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G135 NCK, 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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G135 NCK is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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