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GIB 9133

1990 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,848 mi
Last recorded90,848 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 9133
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 90,848 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both NS & OS (5.3.2 (c))

rear camper body corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2025 90,837 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and chassis rail by exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing &step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both NS & OS (5.3.2 (c))

rear camper body corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 90,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,237 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

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))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 88,237 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 87,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,082 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 86,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cab step excess corrosion, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cab step excess corrosion , ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab step inner excess corrosion , ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail, just behind inner cab step, excess corrosion, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cab step excess corrosion , ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 84,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 80,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 79,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 70,678 miles

o/s and n/s/rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Fail 5 May 2015 70,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s and n/s/rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 7 May 2014 69,958 miles

various corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 66,249 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 64,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 62,767 miles

Oil leak

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 9 May 2009 61,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,444 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 58,434 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bulge in o/s/r tyre

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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GIB 9133 is a 1990 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 GIB 9133, 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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GIB 9133 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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