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G663 MEX

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

124,429 mi
Last recorded124,429 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG663 MEX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 124,429 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread . outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 120,486 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 120,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 117,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 113,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise underbody and suspension components corrossion advise osf bonnet hinge area corrossion advise corrossion nsr shock mount areas

Fail 19 Jul 2021 113,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise underbody and suspension components corrossion advise osf bonnet hinge area corrossion advise corrossion nsr shock mount areas

Pass 17 Jul 2020 107,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise corrossion to inner and outer sills and nsr upper shock area

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,330 miles

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

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

slight corrosion offside front inner cill area

Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion offside front inner cill area

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,273 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sll (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,798 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 95,790 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,350 miles

Exhaust mount has rubber missing.

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)

oil leak from the engine

Pass 19 May 2015 87,810 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 87,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,033 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 85,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery tray poor condition

Pass 16 May 2013 83,925 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 83,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 82,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 82,636 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 80,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

slight play in n/s/f bearing

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2010 79,083 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

slight play in n/s/f bearing

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front bearings

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2009 77,937 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front bearings

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,766 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 76,766 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,969 miles

unable to see front brake pads properly.

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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G663 MEX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 G663 MEX, 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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G663 MEX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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