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G426 FRU

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,877 mi
Last recorded102,877 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 FRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 102,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer position light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2025 102,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not retract (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position light not working

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 102,666 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 102,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 101,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 101,205 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,970 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 97,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,221 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,915 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 93,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low reset to minimum pass limit. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low rest to minimum pass limit. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,703 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 92,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,505 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,481 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 89,480 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,479 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,673 miles

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

front brake discs corroded but not effecting performance.

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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G426 FRU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G426 FRU, 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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G426 FRU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 June 1990.

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