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G669 RYA

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,994 mi
Last recorded99,994 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG669 RYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 99,994 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,933 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,012 miles

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

Offside Front brake is slower to operate

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,019 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when headlights are on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced when headlights are on (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,795 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak rear of engine

exhaust rings perished.

offside front inner wing rusting.

offside handbrake cable damaged.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 99,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak rear of engine

exhaust rings perished.

offside front inner wing rusting.

offside handbrake cable damaged.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 98,991 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

both front shock dust covers deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,543 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside lower swivel boot has slight cut to boot

all exhaust rubber hangers perished

both track rod end boots perished

Fail 12 Jul 2018 98,543 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside lower swivel boot has slight cut to boot

all exhaust rubber hangers perished

both track rod end boots perished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,064 miles

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

judder front brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2017 98,064 miles

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

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

judder front brakes

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,072 miles

nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2016 96,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,083 miles

exhaust (rubber) mountings splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,728 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,630 miles

Exhaust mountings perished

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

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

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

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

Rear spring eye bushes perished and splitting

Stone damage to the nearside headlamp lens

Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust mountings perished

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

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

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

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

Rear spring eye bushes perished and splitting

Stone damage to the nearside headlamp lens

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,432 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

exaust corroded

exhaust corroded

gearbox mounting splitting

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 81,755 miles

exhaust mountings weak

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2009 77,221 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,280 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 71,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 71,558 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 68,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G669 RYA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G669 RYA, 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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G669 RYA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 July 1990.

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