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G963 PYA

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,410 mi
Last recorded69,410 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG963 PYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 69,410 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To/from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,238 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,669 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 67,662 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,188 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 67,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,034 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,872 miles

both inner wing areas corroded

servo action slow

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,136 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

servo action slightly slow

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,506 miles

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

headlights poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,506 miles

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

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)

head light aims poor

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,427 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,357 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,177 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,164 miles

o/s mirror damage.

Fail 6 Jan 2010 52,163 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror damage.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,526 miles

rear suspension operation stiff/jerky when jacked up.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,894 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 47,894 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre badly perished.

servo operation.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,370 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bottom crankshaft pulley insecure

coolant leaked out after emmissions test

n/s/r tyre perished and split on outer side wall but does not expose the cords

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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G963 PYA is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G963 PYA, 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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G963 PYA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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