1990 Talbot Express 2.5L Petrol · G388 STS
1990 Talbot Express (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23/01/1990. Recorded mileage 101,872 miles. MOT valid until 22/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2498cc
G388 STS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 101,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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G388 STS Mileage History
- 09/05/200662,054 mi
- 09/05/200662,054 mi
- 24/03/200763,189 mi+1,135 mi
- 18/03/200871,162 mi+7,973 mi
- 02/04/200978,640 mi+7,478 mi
- 02/04/200978,641 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/201080,818 mi+2,177 mi
- 25/03/201080,818 mi
- 25/03/201080,818 mi
- 28/03/201184,714 mi+3,896 mi
- 28/03/201184,714 mi
- 27/03/201285,803 mi+1,089 mi
- 28/03/201285,821 mi+18 mi
- 14/03/201386,253 mi+432 mi
- 13/06/201386,266 mi+13 mi
- 16/06/201486,847 mi+581 mi
- 07/07/201588,215 mi+1,368 mi
- 15/07/201690,837 mi+2,622 mi
- 24/08/201791,035 mi+198 mi
- 31/05/201892,094 mi+1,059 mi
- 31/05/201994,007 mi+1,913 mi
- 20/05/202194,581 mi+574 mi
- 08/06/202194,590 mi+9 mi
- 15/06/202194,590 mi
- 31/05/202299,095 mi+4,505 mi
- 23/03/2026101,872 mi+2,777 mi
Average of roughly 2,004 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
G388 STS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Talbot Express (G388 STS) between May 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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