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G149 TAU

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

105,526 mi
Last recorded105,526 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 TAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 105,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier x 2 (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,453 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounting perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

Front front vehicle structure corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 105,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper not working on near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing by battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounting perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

Front front vehicle structure corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and nearside rear tyres older than 10 years 185r14

Fail 12 Apr 2024 104,941 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10years old 185r14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10years old

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is 10years old

Pass 5 May 2021 104,048 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 104,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 103,425 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 103,425 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,090 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 103,090 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Adversely effected by use of direction indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2018 103,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring eye mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Wiper arm insecure/excessively worn - wiper arm not located on windscreen (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point/sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,280 miles

Excessive corrosion at several places outside prescribed areas

Exhaust rubbers perished

Near side wiper spindle excessive movement

Pass 25 May 2016 101,050 miles

slight corrosion through out

Pass 21 May 2015 100,702 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed

os wiper spindle worn

parking brake lever has worn pivot

Fail 21 May 2015 100,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

exhaust rubbers cracking

o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 2 May 2014 99,061 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 98,045 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/seat belt reel has cover missing

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 3 May 2013 98,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f seat belt reel has cover missing

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 4 May 2012 95,592 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 95,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 94,820 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 94,820 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F inner sill corroded

O/S/F outer sill corroded just outside of parking brake lever perscribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,726 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 93,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,262 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 93,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 May 2008 92,614 miles

corrosion nearside front inner wing

front inner sills corroded

Fail 1 May 2008 92,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion nearside front inner wing

front inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 92,610 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 92,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 92,571 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 92,571 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S door mirror insecure

N/S outer CV boot perishing

Rubber exhaust mountings perishing

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G149 TAU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G149 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G149 TAU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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