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G399 KBV

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,713 mi
Last recorded111,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 KBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 111,713 miles

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

underbody corrosion age related

Pass 9 May 2025 109,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 106,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 106,420 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 104,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,372 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 101,372 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 98,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 94,861 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,330 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 80,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,002 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 71,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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G399 KBV is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G399 KBV, 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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G399 KBV is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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