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G427 PEA

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,110 mi
Last recorded107,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 PEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,110 miles

Bonnet corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 106,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,258 miles

Bonnet and bonnet mounting area corroded.

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Movement in o/s/f seat frame

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

under bonnet wiring in poor condition. (around battery)

Fail 15 Sep 2021 105,258 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Bonnet and bonnet mounting area corroded.

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Movement in o/s/f seat frame

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

under bonnet wiring in poor condition. (around battery)

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,765 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all wheel bearings have minor play advise adjustment if possible

emissions initially high advise service incl all filters

wiring under bonnet has the potential to cause a fire - advise auto electrician visit

Fail 11 Jul 2019 102,759 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all wheel bearings have minor play advise adjustment if possible

emissions initially high advise service incl all filters

wiring under bonnet has the potential to cause a fire - advise auto electrician visit

Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,038 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective perished ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but not to excess (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose starter motor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 101,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/outer sill/step area rotten repair required (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust tail pipe rotten and fallen off (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use inner area corrosion and outer previous repair rotten (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective perished ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but not to excess (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose starter motor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,822 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet cable faulty

Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,821 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubbers split (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet cable faulty

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,012 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 96,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,165 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 95,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,623 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 93,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,244 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 91,243 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear brake drums very noisy. Requires investigation

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,417 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 88,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2009 87,394 miles

Oil leak

front flexi hoses perished

front seats slightly loose

front suspension components corroded

grease around nearside cv gaitor

imbalance on rear footbrake

nearside front under wheelarch area heavily corroded

offside front chassis rusted through outside of prescribed area

offside headlight condensated and poor beam image

rear chassis repaired/ corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front under wheel arch starting to sow signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,940 miles

both front outer cv boots wet with grease but no leaks found

front headlamp lenses wet with condensation

Fail 10 Apr 2007 85,940 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front outer cv boots wet with grease but no leak found

headlamps full of condensation

offside front jacking point corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Pass 10 Apr 2006 84,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G427 PEA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G427 PEA, 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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G427 PEA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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