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G296 ELJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,570 mi
Last recorded69,570 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 ELJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 69,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing in engine has a corrosion hole

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner wing in engine has a corrosion hole

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 69,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure drivers seat rear fixings (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery secured with cable ties, however not fully secure (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured next to fuel tank, wires hanging down (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas of the front chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas of the front chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area has corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area has a corrosion hole within 30cm of engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security within 30cm of suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 69,005 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 67,787 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 66,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,640 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 63,640 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,971 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch back panel corroding

second battery slightly insecure

suspect exhaust manifold leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2018 62,970 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

suspect exhaust manifold leaking

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch back panel corroding

second battery slightly insecure

Fail 11 May 2018 62,957 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe burst (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested due to brake pipe burst (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor under where seat is bolted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front seat slightly insecure

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front seat slightly insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 60,033 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 60,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 59,709 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,818 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,410 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 58,410 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 57,038 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 57,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 56,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,787 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 54,787 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 53,992 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 May 2010 53,992 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,977 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,634 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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G296 ELJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G296 ELJ, 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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G296 ELJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 April 1990.

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