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G421 TNU

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 TNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,631 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 64,629 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 61,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 54,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 44,876 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 44,124 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp converters fitted

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 42,950 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2017 40,962 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 40,934 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 40,338 miles

advise all exhaust hanger rubbers perished

advise cracking to tread area of nearside front tyre,and wear to outer edge

Fail 14 May 2016 40,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

advise all exhaust hanger rubbers perished

advise cracking to tread area of nearside front tyre,and wear to outer edge

Pass 22 May 2015 39,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2015 39,695 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 38,345 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc excessively pitted/corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 38,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f brake disc excessively pitted/corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 37,203 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 36,890 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 36,605 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 36,411 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 36,411 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 36,178 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 35,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 34,275 miles

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

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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G421 TNU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G421 TNU, 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 G421 TNU registered?

G421 TNU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 June 1990.

Is G421 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G421 TNU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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