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G613 KBO

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG613 KBO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,055 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 83,026 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure Requires 3 rubber mounts (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect moisture in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 82,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2025 82,201 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 78,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 77,504 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 75,843 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 75,112 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 74,281 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 72,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 72,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 70,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 69,389 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,087 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 66,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,542 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,604 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 61,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,377 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,322 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,154 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,145 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,872 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 55,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 55,650 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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G613 KBO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G613 KBO, 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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G613 KBO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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