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G246 UTT

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,858 mi
Last recorded75,858 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG246 UTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,858 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,360 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but not severely (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 74,874 miles

Central Fuel hose damaged between tank and filler pipe (split badly) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 74,368 miles

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

Rear brake compensator seized

Fail 19 Jul 2022 74,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake compensator seized

Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 72,681 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,312 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,111 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned possible incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 69,502 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,845 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 68,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,145 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,201 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,503 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,334 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 64,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,138 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,150 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,842 miles

exhaust tail pipe very advanced corrosion

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split

offside front brake pipe advanced corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,851 miles

o/s/f brake pipe a little rusty †discs next service a little surface rust on inside

Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,705 miles

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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G246 UTT is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G246 UTT, 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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What year was G246 UTT registered?

G246 UTT is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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