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G390 PNX

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

64,426 mi
Last recorded64,426 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG390 PNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,426 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 64,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

engine oil on minimum mark.

Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,798 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 61,768 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,232 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside has age related corrosion or welding repairs done & all covered with underseal

Pass 23 Feb 2023 61,525 miles

vehicle subject to extensive restorative repairs

Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,420 miles

all tyres displaying age related cracking x 4

vehicle subject to restorative repairs and undersealing

Pass 23 Jan 2021 61,359 miles

ALL TYRES DISPLAYING AGE RELATED CRACKING X 4

VEHICLE DISPLAYING RESTORATIVE REPAIRS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,340 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all tyres displaying age related cracking x 4

vehicle displaying restorative undersealing

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,327 miles

all tyres starting to crack

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2018 61,222 miles

all tyres displaying age related cracking x 4

vehicle subject to restorative repairs

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyres displaying age related cracking x 4

vehicle subject to renovation repairs

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,190 miles

Front tyres 3mm tread/age related cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle subject to renovation repairs

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive welding repair to chassis and inner wing around tie bar mounting area

unable to see front brake pad condition clearly

Fail 30 Jul 2015 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor section (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor section (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive welding repair to chassis and inner wing around tie bar mounting area

unable to see front brake pad condition clearly

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,531 miles

electtrical wiring under bonnet very untidy [near to legal limit]

Fail 24 Aug 2013 56,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2012 52,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,601 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,601 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,377 miles

corrosion holes of front inner arch

cracking in rear engine mount

front chassis and osf welding repairs

movement in all wheel bearings

Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,377 miles

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

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

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

corrosion holes of front inner arch

cracking in rear engine mount

front chassis and osf welding repairs

movement in all wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,483 miles

advise repairs to osf chassis

corrosion nsf inner sill

corrosion small holes osf inner wheel arch

small chip in screen

surface corrosion front brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,483 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise repairs to osf chassis

corrosion nsf inner sill

corrosion small holes osf inner wheel arch

small chip in screen

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 14 May 2008 47,072 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 47,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,020 miles

nsf inner sill corrosion

repair to osf chassis and inner wing small holes inner wing

slight movement in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2007 46,020 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

osf chassis repaired surface corrosion

surface corrosion osf inner wheel arch

Pass 24 May 2006 44,135 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 44,135 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr osf tyres cracking in walls advise replacment

play in both rear wheel bearings

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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G390 PNX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 G390 PNX, 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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G390 PNX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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