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G398 EEL

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,872 mi
Last recorded86,872 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 EEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,841 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 3 x mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 86,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,785 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery adjacent to gearbox (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Main battery on offside (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 86,784 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery adjacent to gearbox (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Main battery on offside (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,749 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 86,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs new unit (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected step (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2019 84,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,258 miles

Offside Door mirror starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Door mirror starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2017 79,398 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 16 May 2017 79,398 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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 13 May 2016 76,081 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 76,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 73,098 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 71,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,576 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,744 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,049 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 54,602 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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G398 EEL is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G398 EEL, 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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G398 EEL is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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