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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,971 cc

G253 NVHMOT history

G253 NVH is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 30 May 1990. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 89,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,354 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G253 NVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
30 May 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G253 NVH was last recorded at 89,354 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,157 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,197 miles
Average per year
2,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,354 miles
  • 2025 – 88,157 miles
  • 2024 – 84,763 miles
  • 2023 – 83,277 miles
  • 2021 – 79,494 miles
  • 2020 – 76,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,354 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting bolt broken
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Underside has slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Bolt missing from offsde engine mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at base of windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,354 miles (+1,197)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,354 miles
    Test number
    166165945788
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting bolt broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass88,157 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    290578707513
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in base (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting bolt braken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail88,157 miles (+3,394)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    940280512560
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in base (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting bolt braken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass84,763 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    205635985195
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at base of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from offsde engine mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail84,759 miles (+1,482)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,759 miles
    Test number
    194498973031
    • MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal looses pressure and creeps to the floor (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Rear of headlamp (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at base of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from offsde engine mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass83,277 miles (+3,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    290629409766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,494 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    389517455823
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  8. Pass76,726 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,726 miles
    Test number
    379835106587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  9. Fail76,725 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    470470395827
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

Questions about G253 NVH

Does G253 NVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G253 NVH is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on G253 NVH?
The MOT on G253 NVH is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G253 NVH done?
G253 NVH was recorded at 89,354 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,358 miles a year.
Has G253 NVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G253 NVH has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on G253 NVH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on G253 NVH find?
G253 NVH passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front upper engine mounting bolt broken; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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