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G707 PNH

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

43,201 mi
Last recorded43,201 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG707 PNH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,734 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,778 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,618 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 34,853 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 34,490 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 34,455 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 32,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 31,390 miles

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

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

condensation offside front headlamp

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 31,344 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

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

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

condensation offside front headlamp

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,309 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

corrosion around windscreen

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Mar 2016 31,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes heavily greased

corrosion around windscreen

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,292 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake pipes greased up

front outer tyre walls cracking and scrubbed

rear axle brake pipes greased up

scuttle panel corroded

slight corrossion bonnet leading edge

slight corrossion both door bottoms

slight corrossion front wings / wheel arches

Fail 5 Sep 2014 31,281 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake pipes greased up

front outer tyre walls cracking and scrubbed

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear axle brake pipes greased up

scuttle panel corroded

slight corrossion bonnet leading edge

slight corrossion both door bottoms

slight corrossion front wings / wheel arches

Pass 23 May 2013 31,270 miles

exhaust hanger rubbers cracking

exhaust system heavily corroded

front discs slightly corroded

offside front and nearside front outer tyre walls cracking

offside wiper smearing slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 May 2013 31,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

exhaust hanger rubbers cracking

exhaust system heavily corroded

front discs slightly corroded

offside front and nearside front outer tyre walls cracking

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2012 31,178 miles

exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded

offside front outer tyre wall scrubbed

slight corrossion front brake discs

Pass 27 May 2011 30,637 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on faces

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,178 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 29,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,598 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 27,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,713 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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G707 PNH is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G707 PNH, 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 G707 PNH registered?

G707 PNH is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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