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G921 LNT

1990 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D78,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG921 LNT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 96,284 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 95,696 miles

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

areas of rust

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 94,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,620 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 91,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,983 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 89,957 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and kick off wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced interference on rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and kick off wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced interference on rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2017 92,768 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,066 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 88,611 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 88,611 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 86,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,194 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,950 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,597 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,989 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 67,987 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 31 May 2007 67,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.9)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside & offside front disks rusting on inside edges

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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G921 LNT is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 78,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G921 LNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G921 LNT is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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