1990 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · G296 ELJ
1990 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 69,572 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G296 ELJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 69,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G296 ELJ Mileage History
- 31/05/202369,005 mi
- 23/05/202469,566 mi+561 mi
- 03/04/202569,570 mi+4 mi
- 22/07/202669,570 mi
- 29/07/202669,572 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G296 ELJ 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 (G296 ELJ) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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