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G918 FLJ

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

66,174 mi
Last recorded66,174 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG918 FLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,174 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

os head lamp lense fell out after light check going threw brake rollers

Fail 13 May 2026 66,157 miles

Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

os head lamp lense fell out after light check going threw brake rollers

Fail 28 Apr 2026 66,092 miles

Exhaust system insecure support rubbers missing/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier carrier insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,523 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 61,492 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 60,169 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch, Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill behind rear wheel, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 58,141 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 58,141 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 57,669 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 57,661 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,407 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2018 57,318 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,818 miles

slight corrosion on front inner and outer wheel arches

slight corrosion on offside front metal brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2014 54,818 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front inner and outer wheel arches

slight corrosion on offside front metal brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,602 miles

corrosion on front wheel arches

slight corrosion on nearside inner wing

slight corrosion on offside front metal brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,033 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

Fail 22 Feb 2011 48,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,954 miles

Exhaust rubber fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,491 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,195 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,736 miles

Corrosion n/s/f frame

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 44,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

brake pipes at offside front and nearside corroded

corrosion started to nearside front frame (inside wheel arch)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,104 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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G918 FLJ is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G918 FLJ, 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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G918 FLJ is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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