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G725 EAJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,777 mi
Last recorded101,777 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 EAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 101,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,673 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 101,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has an unsafe modification steering column backet has been welded (2.2.2 (e))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

nearside front and offside front jacking points corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 101,325 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 100,830 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 100,828 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 100,706 miles

Nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded and damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2021 100,703 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded and damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,258 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 97,663 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 94,172 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 94,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2013 89,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 81,571 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 81,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 81,548 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 79,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,113 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,924 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 70,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 69,479 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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G725 EAJ 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 66.7%.

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 G725 EAJ, 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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G725 EAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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