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G195 RRR

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,755 mi
Last recorded60,755 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 RRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 60,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear brakes low on effort. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,507 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,530 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,514 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,481 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,048 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 42,322 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,583 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,913 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,272 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G195 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White 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 G195 RRR, 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 G195 RRR registered?

G195 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1990.

Is G195 RRR safe to buy?

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