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G301 ELJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,989 mi
Last recorded78,989 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG301 ELJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 78,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/side front cv boot lose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/side cv boot lose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 77,995 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/side cv boot split needs replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 77,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high front headlight aim to high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/side cv boot split needs replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 77,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and pitted need replacing soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot worn needs replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2021 76,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 58,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,985 miles

FRont Brake hoses slightly deterirorated

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

some play in steering rack.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 57,985 miles

FRont Brake hoses slightly deterirorated

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

some play in steering rack.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,690 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,191 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 55,191 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,175 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,100 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 50,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,276 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 56,276 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,764 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,498 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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G301 ELJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G301 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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G301 ELJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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