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G846 TGY

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

146,959 mi
Last recorded146,959 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG846 TGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 146,959 miles

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 146,811 miles

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 146,506 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 146,000 miles

van has has extensive weilding g and repairs

washers poor

wipers slow

Fail 16 Aug 2022 145,910 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated front step inadequet repair (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 144,410 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,661 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 142,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill within 30 of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch within 30 of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch within 30 of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill within 30 of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2019 142,129 miles

General corrosion on underside and has been undersealed

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Sill corroded and undersealed

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 142,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant dripping from header overflow

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorating

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 142,034 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 142,021 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 141,882 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door bottom (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches are corroded

rear tyres are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 15 Feb 2016 138,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 134,750 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 132,671 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 132,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 129,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 213,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 123,533 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Outer Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 123,257 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 121,451 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 121,451 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 118,349 miles

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2008 116,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 111,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 108,080 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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G846 TGY is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G846 TGY, 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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G846 TGY is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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