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G592 BJB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,008 mi
Last recorded61,008 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG592 BJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 61,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and slightly weak output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 16 Aug 2022 60,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to top engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 60,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,194 miles

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 19 Jun 2018 60,052 miles

Nearside Front under wheel arch bumper support /inner wing corroded & holed but not in prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

battery carrier corroded & holed

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,016 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat rocks

exhaust supporting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,304 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat rocks

exhaust supporting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,324 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2014 55,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 52,796 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f bumper bracket corroded and adrift

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,780 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all exhaust rubbers split

n/s/f bumper bracket corroded and adrift

Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,118 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 52,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,490 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,238 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2010 50,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

lower battery tray on n/s heavily corroded

rear springs heavily corroded both sides

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,926 miles

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

both sides front wiper blade rubbers split

offside front inner wing section holed not in prescribed area

Fail 13 Jun 2009 49,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides front wiper blade rubbers split

offside front inner wing section holed not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,490 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,797 miles

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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G592 BJB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G592 BJB, 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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G592 BJB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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