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G664 RSU

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,332 mi
Last recorded99,332 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG664 RSU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 99,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 99,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 99,332 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f outer cv boots perished-brake pipes covered by substance-n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2023 99,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box and manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 99,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Next to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box and manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 99,333 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front flexy pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy covered in grease and under seal unable to assess correctly (1.1.11 (c))

moisture in n/s headlamp

small splits in osf outer tyre side wall

wear and movement in both front seats

Fail 13 Apr 2022 99,333 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front flexy pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy covered in grease and under seal unable to assess correctly (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

moisture in n/s headlamp

small splits in osf outer tyre side wall

wear and movement in both front seats

Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,333 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 99,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,332 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 99,332 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 97,783 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective Splits in side wall

Fail 30 May 2018 97,783 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Splits in side wall

Pass 26 May 2017 97,493 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance, bumper corner (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 97,493 miles

Battery insecure secondary battery (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance, bumper corner (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 96,422 miles

both batteries are loose in there trays

oil leak

under side of the vehicle is corroded including steering and suspension components

Fail 24 May 2016 96,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both batteries are loose in there trays

oil leak

under side of the vehicle is corroded including steering and suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,068 miles

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

all metal brake pipes are coated in grease

fuel tank has been repaired, not leaking at time of test, unsure how long repair will last as it is blistering

offside battery is loose in tray but not likely to become insecure

offside front tyre is cracking/perished

Fail 17 Jun 2015 96,068 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all metal brake pipes are coated in grease

fuel tank has been repaired, not leaking at time of test, unsure how long repair will last as it is blistering

offside battery is loose in tray but not likely to become insecure

offside front tyre is cracking/perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,420 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 94,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,049 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 91,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 89,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,175 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 88,173 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f head light has water in it

Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,569 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres starting to perish on inner walls

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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G664 RSU is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G664 RSU, 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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G664 RSU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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