1990 Talbot Express 1.8L Petrol · G128 FJT
1990 Talbot Express (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 May 1990. Recorded mileage 70,491 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G128 FJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 70,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G128 FJT 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 (G128 FJT) between November 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ALL SYSTEM (6.1.2 (a))”.
G128 FJT Mileage History
- 12/11/202168,179 mi
- 08/12/202268,394 mi+215 mi
- 12/01/202468,800 mi+406 mi
- 13/01/202569,965 mi+1,165 mi
- 19/08/202670,491 mi+526 mi
Average of roughly 485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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