1990 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · G291 BDG
1990 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 80,318 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G291 BDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 80,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G291 BDG Mileage History
- 19/03/202478,642 mi
- 21/07/202579,047 mi+405 mi
- 23/07/202579,047 mi
- 13/07/202680,318 mi+1,271 mi
- 13/07/202680,318 mi
Average of roughly 724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G291 BDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Talbot Express (G291 BDG) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Central to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”.
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