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G342 MCP

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,157 mi
Last recorded78,157 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG342 MCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 77,098 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,478 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 72,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,537 miles

All brake pipes have been greased

Exhaust rubbers missing

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,590 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

Exhaust rubbers perished/missing

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,311 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Small oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2020 66,291 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Small oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,317 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Small oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2019 63,299 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Small oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,526 miles

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

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear park brake low reading

Oil leak SLIGHT ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,439 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,434 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,264 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,585 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,683 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 37,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,085 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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G342 MCP is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G342 MCP, 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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G342 MCP is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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