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G831 VNF

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

129,100 mi
Last recorded129,100 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 VNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 129,100 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 128,284 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 128,273 miles

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 126,327 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 125,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 123,821 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 123,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 119,634 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside exhaust tail pipe fractured after mounting and weak.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 119,617 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under bonnet by the radiator. (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn unevenly. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside exhaust tail pipe fractured after mounting and weak.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,328 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 114,312 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,793 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 99,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,575 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,555 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 84,555 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,036 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 79,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,671 miles

N/S/Rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 68,671 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/Rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,036 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 64,036 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 62,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,439 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G831 VNF is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 G831 VNF, 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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G831 VNF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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