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G445 TFK

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,184 mi
Last recorded120,184 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG445 TFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 120,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 117,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 115,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 112,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 110,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 106,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,565 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,957 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,385 miles

both front discs badly pitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 94,373 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front discs badly pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,953 miles

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

exhaust blowing f/pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,852 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,596 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 86,621 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,328 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,490 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 56,673 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 56,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 50,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G445 TFK is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G445 TFK, 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 G445 TFK registered?

G445 TFK is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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