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G819 PTV

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,870 mi
Last recorded110,870 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG819 PTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 110,870 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 107,428 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 107,427 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti-roll-bar holding point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti-roll-bar holding point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 105,184 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti-roll-bar holding point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti-roll-bar holding point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 102,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 99,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 99,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,371 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,690 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,961 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corrosion

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 94,961 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corrosion

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,668 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

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

exhaust rubbers poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & o/s to calipers x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing area

rear g/box mounting condition

Fail 4 Mar 2016 91,960 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam does not work without fog lamp on (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & o/s to calipers x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing area

exhaust rubbers almost split through

rear g/box mounting condition

Fail 9 Feb 2015 90,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

condition of n/s wiper blade

exhaust mountings/supports deteriorated

rear engine /gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,151 miles

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

condition of n/s wiper blade

exhaust mountings/supports deteriorated

rear engine /gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,744 miles

nearside front tyre starting to show age cracks on sidewall

Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to show age cracks on sidewall

nearside rear tyre starting to show age cracks on sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,688 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 84,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 82,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 81,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 80,214 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 77,270 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 77,270 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,227 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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G819 PTV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G819 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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G819 PTV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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