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G490 PRB

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,060 mi
Last recorded135,060 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 PRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 135,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 134,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 132,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 131,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 130,892 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2021 130,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2021 130,882 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,383 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 128,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 128,675 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 120,854 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre small cracks between tread

Fail 30 Apr 2018 120,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre small cracks between tread

Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,021 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 120,020 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper missing exposing sharp egdes (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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G490 PRB is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G490 PRB, 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 G490 PRB registered?

G490 PRB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is G490 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G490 PRB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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