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G290 KUK

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 KUK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,716 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 86,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,919 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,874 miles

power steering conversion fitted

some corrosion forming

Fail 30 Sep 2020 84,874 miles

power steering conversion fitted

some corrosion forming

Central Exhaust system insecure rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,817 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output sticker to alter beam for overseas travel (4.1.4 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

some corrosion forming

Fail 8 Oct 2019 84,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output sticker to alter beam for overseas travel (4.1.4 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

some corrosion forming

Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,270 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,568 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,442 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,559 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 80,555 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,327 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,054 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre has slight cut

slight play in nearside front head light lower mounting

slight play in offside front head light lower mounting

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion forming on underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,890 miles

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

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

both front inner wings starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,479 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,919 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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G290 KUK is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G290 KUK, 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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G290 KUK is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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