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G691 TBD

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

80,547 mi
Last recorded80,547 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG691 TBD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 80,547 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 79,817 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 79,022 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 78,568 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 78,121 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 77,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 76,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 75,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated hinge area corroded (8.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 May 2018 75,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated hinge area corroded (8.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,117 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,812 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,154 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,422 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 69,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,959 miles

Both headlight reflectors poor beam pattern ok

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,934 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,618 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,331 miles

advisory on perivous test no 233859327259

Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres badly cracked and perished † †corrsion to both front wheel arches † †passager seat slightly loose † †spare tyre in poor condtion † †corrsion to suspension compents

corrsion to rear chassic rails,both rear wheel arches † †hole in n/s/f outer sill but within 30cm of seat belt mounting † †corrsion to n/s door panel † †general corrsion underneath of vehicle

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly † †heavily corrsion to inner and outer sills

Pass 23 May 2007 66,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f,o/s/f& n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,303 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G691 TBD is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G691 TBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G691 TBD is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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