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G631 WRY

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,761 mi
Last recorded74,761 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG631 WRY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,818 miles

Front corrosion on inner arches under bonnet nearside and offside

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded and rubbers perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2023 72,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on inner arches under bonnet

exhaust corroded and rubber rings perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2022 71,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 71,757 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,464 miles

Offside corrosion under bonnet

Fail 6 Aug 2021 71,464 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside corrosion under bonnet

Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,221 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,112 miles

damage to windscreen not within swept area

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,477 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 63,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in rear wheelbearings

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,969 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 60,963 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 56,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,499 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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G631 WRY is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G631 WRY, 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 G631 WRY registered?

G631 WRY is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 January 1990.

Is G631 WRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G631 WRY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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