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G731 UCJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,370 mi
Last recorded106,370 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG731 UCJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam slight cloudy

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rubber mounts perished and missing system secure

front brake discs corroded and pitted

under body showing corrosion and been repaired offside and nearside jacking points front crossmember inner wings and offside door step

Pass 26 Jul 2024 106,264 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front 2 back (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall very perished

Offside Front inner sill and back corroded and holed

Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre side wall very perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 106,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front 2 back (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall very perished

Offside Front inner sill and back corroded and holed

Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre side wall very perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 105,683 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 105,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 105,226 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 104,446 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 104,442 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,269 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,266 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1.front to rear pipe 2.front lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer cv boot deteriorated

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,265 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded top hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1.front to rear pipe 2.front lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper top marker inoperative

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,811 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 100,804 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 99,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 99,988 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam 2 sides (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2 sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 97,720 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 97,720 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 95,728 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,172 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,491 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,313 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 81,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 77,859 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 77,859 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,825 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 76,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 76,544 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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G731 UCJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel 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 G731 UCJ, 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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G731 UCJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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