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G284 BDG

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,951 mi
Last recorded107,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 BDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 107,951 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 107,869 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 107,869 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 106,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,414 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,691 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 104,691 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 102,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,064 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 89,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,547 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,606 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 72,230 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 69,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 69,674 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,706 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,003 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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G284 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G284 BDG, 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 G284 BDG registered?

G284 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 March 1990.

Is G284 BDG safe to buy?

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