1990 Talbot Express 1.8L Petrol · G431 DSB
1990 Talbot Express (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1990. Recorded mileage 66,446 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G431 DSB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 66,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G431 DSB 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 (G431 DSB) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting shock mount ho”; “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
G431 DSB Mileage History
- 02/08/202265,619 mi
- 24/08/202365,886 mi+267 mi
- 07/10/202365,917 mi+31 mi
- 23/06/202566,387 mi+470 mi
- 18/09/202666,446 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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