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G386 WHY

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,268 mi
Last recorded110,268 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 WHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,268 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has had welding and undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2024 109,729 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

vehicle welded and heavily undersealed inc pipes and suspension components

Fail 29 Feb 2024 109,718 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced windscreen pilar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced windscreen pilar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

vehicle welded and heavily undersealed inc pipes and suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 108,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle had welding and undersealed

Fail 17 Mar 2023 108,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount holed and split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sides front tie rod mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner to outer sills split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 106,401 miles

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

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

underneath vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2021 101,045 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 101,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed centre of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre of inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,802 miles

Heavily Painted Under Vehicle.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,371 miles

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

Rear panel corroded & holed

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,780 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,424 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,555 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 61,846 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G386 WHY is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G386 WHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G386 WHY is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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