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G454 RNX

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,301 mi
Last recorded98,301 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 RNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,301 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 98,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,139 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion outside of prescribed areas

suspension bushes starting to crack/deteriorate

Fail 31 Oct 2022 98,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion outside of prescribed areas

suspension bushes starting to crack/deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2020 97,552 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 97,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust starting to brake (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer c.v boots deteriorating

Front slight corrosion to inner arches both sides

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all tyres perishing

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,808 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,453 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 95,453 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,406 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,076 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 90,005 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,387 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 86,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,160 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 86,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,423 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 78,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,035 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,212 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G454 RNX is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 G454 RNX, 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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What year was G454 RNX registered?

G454 RNX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G454 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G454 RNX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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