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G291 SBV

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

119,043 mi
Last recorded119,043 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 SBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 119,043 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 119,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step/jacking point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

under body coverd in underseal

Fail 21 Jul 2025

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

under body coverd in underseal

Fail 7 Jul 2025 118,318 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheated (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,844 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS & OS (Inner Arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under-sealed Throughout

Fail 2 Jul 2024 116,844 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS & OS (Inner Arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under-sealed Throughout

Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,296 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 109,868 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner wing flitch panels are holed due to corrosion

corrosion to front panel

o/s/f tyre 2mm

small blow middle box

Fail 14 Jul 2015 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner wing flitch panels are holed due to corrosion

corrosion to front panel

o/s/f tyre 2mm

small blow middle box

Pass 21 May 2013 97,562 miles

Nearside step weakened by corrosion.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2013 97,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside step weakened by corrosion.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion between "A" piller and roof

corrosion on both front steps but not within 30cm of brake or suspention componants

Fail 17 May 2012 89,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion between "A" piller and roof

corrosion on both front steps but not within 30cm of brake or suspention componants

Pass 17 May 2011 84,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,071 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s front jacking point holes.both foot steps holes.rear van jacks has holes above them

Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,600 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 80,592 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 77,509 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 77,509 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 73,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,960 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 68,317 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 68,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside mirror getting disscoloured

oil leak

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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G291 SBV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G291 SBV, 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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G291 SBV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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