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G388 STS

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,872 mi
Last recorded101,872 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 STS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,872 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 99,095 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,590 miles

Nearside corrosion on panel underside of headlights

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside corrosion on panel underside of headlights

all brake pipes painted / greased

Fail 8 Jun 2021 94,590 miles

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

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

Nearside corrosion on panel underside of headlights

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside corrosion on panel underside of headlights

all brake pipes painted / greased

Fail 20 May 2021 94,581 miles

All direction indicators not working side repeater on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES PAINTED AND GREASED

Nearside corrosion on panel on underside of headlights

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Offside corrosion on panel on underside of headlights

Pass 31 May 2019 94,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undersealed

Pass 31 May 2018 92,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,035 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,847 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,266 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,253 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,821 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,714 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 84,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,818 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 80,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 78,640 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 63,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2006 62,054 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 62,054 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare tyre defective

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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G388 STS is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G388 STS, 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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What year was G388 STS registered?

G388 STS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G388 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G388 STS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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