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G398 KBV

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

77,849 mi
Last recorded77,849 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 77,849 miles

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at very rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,660 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 76,660 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 76,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 75,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 74,647 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 74,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 73,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,206 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,338 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 64,336 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath inner sill (5.2.6)

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Under front windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Under front windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Drivers doorstep (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Front valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,283 miles

Offside outer doorstep corroded but not within prescribed area

front valance behind bumper corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside outer doorstep corroded but not within prescribed area

front valance behind bumper corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,261 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 64,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,016 miles

N/s/f door corroded

O/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2013 64,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s/f door corroded

O/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,839 miles

Gear Oil Leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,839 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Gear Oil Leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,434 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 63,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 62,666 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,634 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

SLIGHT CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR/REAR SPRING HANGER (THIS ITEM TREATED WITH WAX OIL SPRAY)

new spring hanger bracket fitted to off side rear prior to mot.

offside front brake binding slightly (THIS ITEM RECTIFIED / CALIPER SERVICED )

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,238 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR/REAR SPRING HANGER (THIS ITEM TREATED WITH WAX OIL SPRAY)

new spring hanger bracket fitted to off side rear prior to mot.

offside front brake binding slightly (THIS ITEM RECTIFIED / CALIPER SERVICED )

Fail 16 Aug 2007 60,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,316 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 KBV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KBV, 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 KBV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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