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G851 TGY

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,842 mi
Last recorded77,842 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 TGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,842 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 77,841 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 77,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Jun 2024 77,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

slight binding to nsr and osr brake

Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Jun 2022 77,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2021 76,621 miles

Corrosion to both rear chassis/leaf spring hanger mounts

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres, through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside & front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres, through tread & offside rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,372 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 76,322 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,267 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 6 Mar 2017 74,474 miles

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

Offside Front brake is poor

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,109 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play in wheel bearing not excessive (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front o\s\f\ brake binding slightly

Offside Front seat belt needs to be retracted by hand

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,947 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,854 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,744 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,177 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,330 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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G851 TGY is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G851 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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G851 TGY is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 June 1990.

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