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G151 AUD

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

80,860 mi
Last recorded80,860 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG151 AUD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,860 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 80,822 miles

Offside Front foot step broken

nearside & offside inner sills corroded

slight oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 7 May 2024 80,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front foot step broken

nearside & offside inner sills corroded

slight oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 28 Mar 2024 80,814 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front foot step damaged

nearside & offside inner sill corroded

slight leak nearside rear hub

Pass 1 Dec 2021 80,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,807 miles

Offside Rear back plate slightly damp

slight corrosion offside front inner sill

Fail 7 Sep 2020 80,807 miles

Offside Rear back plate slightly damp

slight corrosion offside front inner sill

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,530 miles

slight corrosion offside inner sill

slight fuel leak

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,334 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded near foot step

Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded near foot step

air suspension leaking

Pass 8 May 2017 80,329 miles

slight corrosion offside front inner sill

Pass 12 May 2016 80,174 miles

slight corrosion offside front inner sill near foot step

Pass 6 May 2015 79,937 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 79,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,934 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,450 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 79,449 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,445 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 78,679 miles

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

slight oil leak from n/side rear hub

Pass 11 Dec 2010 78,679 miles

slight oil leak from n/side rear hub

Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,345 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak from n/s/r hub

Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,644 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 77,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 77,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 76,571 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 76,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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G151 AUD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G151 AUD, 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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G151 AUD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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