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G292 XJS

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG292 XJS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 101,241 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 100,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,024 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 99,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2021 98,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,998 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 97,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 96,905 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,524 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 90,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,846 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,390 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 67,798 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 63,394 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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G292 XJS is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G292 XJS, 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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G292 XJS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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