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G461 GDC

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

67,811 mi
Last recorded67,811 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG461 GDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 67,811 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 65,208 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,699 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,962 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 61,977 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser is deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 61,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess back stabiliser is detreated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexy hoes are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern is detreated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2021 61,972 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 back sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective all box rubbers are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess back stabiliser is detreated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to canter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexy hoes are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion on osf steep floor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective also other rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,443 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,958 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 58,958 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s parking brake low (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 57,656 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,185 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 56,184 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,643 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 54,643 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,299 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 53,299 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,307 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,979 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2008 49,979 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion appearing to off side rear spring angors

Fail 18 Apr 2006 48,263 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger side mirror insecure

spare tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 18 Apr 2006 48,263 miles

passenger side mirror insecure

spare tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2005 48,211 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 12 Oct 2005 48,211 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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G461 GDC is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G461 GDC, 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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G461 GDC is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 June 1990.

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