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G32 TES

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

84,086 mi
Last recorded84,086 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG32 TES
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 84,086 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 84,047 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 82,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,370 miles

Front general corrosion front suspension components

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake bacxkplates corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

advise tension of alternator drive belt

Fail 12 Jun 2023 82,370 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front general corrosion front suspension components

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake bacxkplates corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

advise tension of alternator drive belt

Pass 17 May 2021 81,193 miles

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

Front general corrosion front suspension

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion rear axle and suspension

Fail 14 May 2021 81,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front general corrosion front suspension

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion rear axle and suspension

Pass 29 May 2019 80,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal pipes to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 80,708 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal pipes to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,196 miles

secondary battery loose in tray

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

secondary battery loose in tray

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 77,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal pipes to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 77,952 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal pipes to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,754 miles

engine oil leak

general corrosion both rear leaf springs

vehicle overheating

Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

general corrosion both rear leaf springs

vehicle overheating

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrossion underneath vehicle

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrossion underneath vehicle

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 76,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

condition rear exhaust mounting

play both steering rack inner ball joints

play nearside track rod end

rear brake imbalance 28%

Pass 21 May 2014 76,177 miles

Oil leak

condition rear exhaust mounting

play both steering rack inner ball joints

play nearside track rod end

rear brake imbalance 28%

Fail 20 May 2013 75,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

corrosion o/s/f out rigger

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 20 May 2013 75,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion o/s/f out rigger

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 73,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 72,647 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 72,647 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,853 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 64,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G32 TES is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 G32 TES, 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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G32 TES is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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