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G200 RRR

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

98,047 mi
Last recorded98,047 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG200 RRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,047 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 98,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 97,010 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 97,000 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,003 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

horn insecure

wheel trim fitted to nearside front and nearside rear wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,707 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

horn insecure

wheel trim fitted to offside front, nearside front and nearside rear wheel

Fail 21 Jan 2023 94,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

horn insecure

wheel trim fitted to offside front, nearside front and nearside rear wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,602 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner panel has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2022 92,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner panel has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2021 92,599 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,465 miles

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

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

siight diesel leak from diesel pump

Fail 3 Oct 2020 92,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

siight diesel leak from diesel pump

Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,944 miles

ALL brake pipes coated in underseal

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,198 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2014 77,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,918 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,524 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 76,515 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,452 miles

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

front pads look worn

Pass 15 May 2008 62,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,084 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 56,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,948 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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G200 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 G200 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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G200 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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