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G857 DPR

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG857 DPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 46,417 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,404 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 46,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 45,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 43,425 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 42,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind from nearside rear wheel when turned by hand

Pass 28 Apr 2012 40,946 miles

handbrake travel close to max

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,988 miles

exhaust rubbers poor

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers perished

washers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,201 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 19 Apr 2008 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,294 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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G857 DPR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G857 DPR, 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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What year was G857 DPR registered?

G857 DPR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is G857 DPR safe to buy?

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