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G781 PTV

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,848 mi
Last recorded72,848 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 PTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall starting to perish/crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front. Inner edge if sill corroded ,but not within prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear Inner edge of of sill corroded, but not within prescribed area.

Fail 30 Oct 2025 72,848 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubbers missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp edge to bottom of sliding door. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall starting to perish/crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front. Inner edge if sill corroded ,but not within prescribed area.

Offside Rear Inner edge of of sill corroded, but not within prescribed area.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyres is heavily cracked/perished

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Front inner sill area corroded/holed

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

both rear leaf springs corroded

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

two rear rubber exhaust hangers, one missing, one broken

Fail 22 Apr 2023 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area, inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyres is heavily cracked/perished

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Front inner sill area corroded/holed

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

both rear leaf springs corroded

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

two rear rubber exhaust hangers, one missing, one broken

Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,255 miles

BATTERY LOSE NOT SECURE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISKS HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH SIDE ON FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Rear LEAF SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED ON REAR

Fail 29 Mar 2022 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY LOSE NOT SECURE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISKS HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH SIDE ON FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Rear LEAF SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED ON REAR

Pass 26 Feb 2021 72,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, inside car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner door sill corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts and the nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Fail 20 Feb 2021 72,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, inside car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner door sill corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts and the nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside door sill corroded and holed

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Fail 24 Feb 2020 71,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside door sill corroded and holed

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,133 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings cracking/deteriorating.

Offside front upper flexi brake hose cracking/deteriorating.No re-inforcement seen.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,133 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings cracking/deteriorating.

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

Offside front upper flexi brake hose cracking/deteriorating.No re-inforcement seen.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,841 miles

Advise 3 exhaust rubbers perishing/cracking.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,841 miles

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

Advise 3 exhaust rubbers perishing/cracking.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,016 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,016 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 68,553 miles

advised slight corrosion brake discs

advised slight corrosion remaining pipes

advised slight play in rack

advised slight play ns bearing

Fail 31 May 2011 68,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

advised slight corrosion brake discs

advised slight corrosion remaining pipes

advised slight play in rack

advised slight play ns bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,692 miles

advised axel brake pipes slight corrosion

advised nsf bottom ball joint slight play

advised nsf inner wing corroded been repaired

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,349 miles

Front wipers split

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rust n/s wheel arch

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,217 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 59,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,805 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G781 PTV is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G781 PTV, 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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G781 PTV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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