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G253 NVH

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,354 mi
Last recorded89,354 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 NVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,354 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bolt broken

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,157 miles

Engine mounting bolt braken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in base (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 88,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Engine mounting bolt braken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in base (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,763 miles

Bolt missing from offsde engine mounting

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at base of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 84,759 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal looses pressure and creeps to the floor (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Rear of headlamp (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bolt missing from offsde engine mounting

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at base of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,494 miles

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,726 miles

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

Underside has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Underside has slight corrosion

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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G253 NVH is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G253 NVH, 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 G253 NVH registered?

G253 NVH is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G253 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G253 NVH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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