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G610 ABP

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,043 mi
Last recorded59,043 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG610 ABP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 59,043 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, rubber covers deteriorated away (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower engine mount worn

Offside washer weak

Fail 13 Jan 2026 59,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure affecting pattern, too high (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, rubber covers deteriorated away (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside washer weak

Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,004 miles

Lower rear engine mount worn

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

Offside windscreen washer weak

Fail 29 Jan 2025 59,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower rear engine mount worn

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

Offside windscreen washer weak

Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,085 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,850 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 57,536 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,479 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,544 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,206 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,235 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 48,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,147 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 47,147 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,199 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 46,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,429 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,964 miles

n s f os f disc s are getting very scored n s f wheel bearin gisgetting slack

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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G610 ABP is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G610 ABP, 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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G610 ABP is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G610 ABP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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