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G514 SRA

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,168 mi
Last recorded96,168 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 SRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 96,168 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,075 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 96,075 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Apr 2025 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing corroded 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded at rear

Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded at rear

Fail 18 Apr 2024 95,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded at rear

Offside Headlamp aim too high (PRS) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner step corroded

Offside Front Upper inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 94,848 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper marker lamp defective

Fail 4 Apr 2022 94,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper marker lamp defective

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,707 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 9 Apr 2021 94,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,646 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 93,646 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,074 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,358 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

battery slightly insecure

both door mirrors slightly insecure

both front brake discs worn and corroded unable to see pads

both headlamps slightly insecure

light corrosion to front suspension areas

o/s front inner wing at front chassis corroded not holed

o/s rear shocker cover corroded

steering rack misting oil and noisy operation

Fail 9 Nov 2016 92,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported also incomplete (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind in n/s rear hub

o/s rear shocker cover corroded

Nearside Outer 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)

battery slightly insecure

both door mirrors slightly insecure

both front brake discs worn and corroded unable to see pads

both headlamps slightly insecure

light corrosion to front suspension areas

o/s front inner wing at front chassis corroded not holed

steering rack misting oil and noisy operation

Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 89,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,601 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,692 miles

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

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 83,712 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 83,712 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,311 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,511 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 78,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 76,142 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 76,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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G514 SRA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 G514 SRA, 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 G514 SRA registered?

G514 SRA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G514 SRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G514 SRA shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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