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G393 FPR

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,406 mi
Last recorded26,406 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 FPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 26,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 25,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 24,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 23,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

alternator belt loose

Fail 22 Aug 2018 23,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

alternator belt loose

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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G393 FPR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G393 FPR, 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 G393 FPR registered?

G393 FPR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 May 1990.

Is G393 FPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G393 FPR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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