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G764 OYB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,287 mi
Last recorded64,287 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG764 OYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 62,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 57,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 49,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,155 miles

moderate corrosion to exhaust system

slight condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,697 miles

moderate corrosion exhaust system

n/s and o/s head lamps deteriorated

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 17 Oct 2014 48,687 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

moderate corrosion exhaust system

moderate corrosion to n/s/f brake pipes x3

n/s and o/s head lamps deteriorated

slight perishing to exhaust rubbers

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

moderate wear to rear gear box mount

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,373 miles

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

Nearside headlamp pattern of poor quality

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 19 Oct 2012 46,373 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp pattern of poor quality

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,919 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 43,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 42,125 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 42,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake fluid level warning light stays on

Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,743 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 41,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G764 OYB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G764 OYB, 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 G764 OYB registered?

G764 OYB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1990.

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