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G294 BDG

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,828 mi
Last recorded78,828 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 BDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 78,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp pattern poor

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,282 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light(s) not working (not testable for year)

Fail 24 Oct 2023 72,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front pattern poor

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in thick grease preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,796 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 69,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire spill pipe split (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,756 miles

Excessive corrosion to front inner wheel arches and front panel, but not within any prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 68,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Excessive corrosion to front inner wheel arches and front panel, but not within any prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,828 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2016 63,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror damaged

oil leak

rear engine stabiliser rubber mount broken causing movement

rear exhaust mounting rubber split but still holding exhaust up

Fail 25 May 2016 63,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill seen when door opened (5.2.6)

Nearside mirror damaged

oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear engine stabiliser rubber mount broken causing movement

rear exhaust mounting rubber split but still holding exhaust up

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 62,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 57,163 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,592 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 53,531 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,988 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 49,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 48,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,882 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perished. o/s inner c/v boot condition deteriorated.

Pass 11 May 2005 42,455 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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G294 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G294 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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G294 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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