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G446 UWV

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,955 mi
Last recorded106,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG446 UWV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,955 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 23 Jul 2025 106,955 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,511 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective one rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s foot well rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills below doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by inner arm bolts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 106,511 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective one rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s foot well rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills below doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by inner arm bolts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,186 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective one centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s inner arches rusting

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills below doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, by sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 106,186 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective one centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s inner arches rusting

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills below doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, by sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 106,182 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bracket rotten (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed by sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills, below doors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s inner arches rusting

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, by sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 105,929 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 105,929 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,647 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 105,647 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 105,368 miles

all tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,930 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 104,930 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,282 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished on the outer sidewall

nearside front out rigger is corroded and holed

Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished on the outer sidewall

nearside front out rigger is corroded and holed

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,023 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front out rigger corroded and holed

Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,023 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front out rigger corroded and holed

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,832 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 99,871 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,190 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2014 98,189 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

battery terminal loose

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

marks in windscreen

nearside front seat belt slightly frayed

offside and nearside sill steps corroded

offside front chassis under wing corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,899 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner wings corroded

gearbox mounting badly worn excessive movment

Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner wings corroded

gearbox mounting badly worn excessive movment

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,463 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

marks in windscreen

rear gearbox mounting badly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,045 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust rubbers deterioated

marks in windscreen

nearside front indicator unit slightly loose

offside front indicator unit slightly loose

Fail 19 Jan 2010 96,040 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust rubbers deterioated

marks in windscreen

nearside front indicator unit slightly loose

offside front indicator unit slightly loose

Pass 2 Feb 2009 95,606 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 95,602 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 93,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s/f brake hose ferrulls corroded

lift in o/s steering rack

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded(top)

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2008 93,467 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s/f brake hose ferrulls corroded

lift in o/s steering rack

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded(top)

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2007 89,505 miles

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

nearside rear spring hanger mounting corroded

nearside track rod end gaiter split

offside track rod end gaiter split

Fail 22 Jan 2007 89,505 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside track rod end gaiter split

offside track rod end gaiter split

Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,410 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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G446 UWV is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G446 UWV, 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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G446 UWV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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