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G427 WFJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,662 mi
Last recorded89,662 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 WFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 88,660 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides the arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 88,660 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides the arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 87,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fixing worn and reflective surface worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 87,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,858 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,227 miles

Central stone chip

Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,757 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,077 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated but secure.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 82,077 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated but secure.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside mirror starting to fade

Fail 3 Aug 2010 72,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside mirror starting to fade

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,604 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake pipe has been cleaned and is slightly pitted

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 13 Jun 2008 60,952 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,952 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 31 May 2007 59,978 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 59,934 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,477 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 59,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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G427 WFJ 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 66.7%.

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 G427 WFJ, 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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G427 WFJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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