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G198 RRR

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,444 mi
Last recorded104,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 RRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 104,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy under sealed

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,070 miles

34 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,((3.00-default)),,, VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE LISTING NS !!??

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS APPEAR TO B SECOND HAND !!-PODOT-MONITOR,,

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 101,068 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

34 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,((3.00-default)),,, VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE LISTING NS !!??

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 97,096 miles

((3.00-default)).....33 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!!!!!!

18% PB EFFIENCY COMBINED!!!!!-PODOT-MONITOR-ADVISE FURTHER ACTION/INVESTIGATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-33 YR OLD/MILES

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH ?..S/H??.. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH ??? S/H?? (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess BOTH--33 YR OLD/MILES (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 97,094 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER/CHASIS AREAS.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP SILL // INNER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BODY WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

((3.00-default)).....33 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!!!!!!

18% PB EFFIENCY COMBINED!!!!!-PODOT-MONITOR-ADVISE FURTHER ACTION/INVESTIGATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-33 YR OLD/MILES

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess BOTH--33 YR OLD/MILES (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Rear Suspension air bags deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2022 95,940 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Rear Suspension air bags deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,910 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,845 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,304 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,262 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,011 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 76,257 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 64,818 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,070 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 64,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED OUTER WALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,111 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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G198 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G198 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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G198 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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