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G835 VNF

1990 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,401 mi
Last recorded85,401 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P61,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG835 VNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 85,401 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear springs weak

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,325 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 85,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear leaf spring shackle (6.2.2 (d) (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 Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,567 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 82,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 82,913 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 82,273 miles

exhaust rubbers spliting

Fail 11 May 2017 82,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing on engine (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rubbers spliting

Pass 12 May 2016 80,979 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,724 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,101 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jul 2008 78,098 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

10% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,747 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 77,747 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,056 miles

all brake hose ferruls rusty and shailing

exhaust system rusty and shailing

indicators flashing fast

main brake pipe rusty

rear leaf springs weak suspension close to bump stops

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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G835 VNF is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 61,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G835 VNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G835 VNF is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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