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G659 XNM

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,274 mi
Last recorded94,274 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG659 XNM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 94,274 miles

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

under body corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2025 94,266 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front body structure corroded

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

Offside Front Upper bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear Body not fully secure Body panel Damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 93,009 miles

Front both body structure corroded

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

Offside Front Upper bulkhead corroded

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 92,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both body structure corroded

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

Offside Front Upper bulkhead corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 91,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 89,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 87,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,064 miles

Rear suspension very notchy

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,283 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,524 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2017 78,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 78,901 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts missing or broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,283 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,523 miles

poss n/s/r radius arm brearings sticking up

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,305 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,404 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,390 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,263 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 60,195 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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G659 XNM is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G659 XNM, 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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G659 XNM is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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