TALBOT EXPRESS G5COV has 27 MOTs

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This 1992 TALBOT EXPRESS has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 88,033 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 13:23.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 4th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

G5COV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202788,033 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 202688,033 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible Headlamp Bulb (4.1.4 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible Headlamp Bulb (4.1.4 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20254TH AUGUST 202688,033 MI
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 20241ST MARCH 20258,556 MI
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 202485,506 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Integral Body Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20231ST MARCH 202482,835 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20221ST MARCH 202379,687 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 202278,967 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Damaged Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Near Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 20211ST MARCH 202276,591 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20201ST MARCH 202176,550 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20191ST MARCH 202074,108 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 20181ST MARCH 201970,150 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both Front (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20171ST MARCH 201866,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED2ND MARCH 20161ST MARCH 201762,422 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 201528TH JUNE 201662,311 MI
FAILED22ND JUNE 201562,285 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Hazard Warning Lamps Not Flashing In Phase, With Ignition On (1.4.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED21ST JUNE 201420TH JUNE 201562,306 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 201314TH JUNE 201462,259 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 201214TH JUNE 201361,249 MI
FAILED8TH JUNE 201261,244 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  4. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED7TH JUNE 20116TH JUNE 201261,237 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20104TH JUNE 201159,880 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 20094TH JUNE 201058,520 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 20084TH JUNE 200957,773 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED18TH APRIL 200723RD APRIL 200854,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED18TH APRIL 200754,193 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  5. FAIL - Rear Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED12TH APRIL 200623RD APRIL 200752,365 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G5COV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

G5COV MOT Comments

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G5COV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 88,033 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,589 miles

G5COV FAQs

This Talbot Express with registration G5COV was manufactured on Wednesday 30th December 1992 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 88,033 miles, so this Talbot has travelled an average of 2,589 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Talbot Express beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G5COV has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Talbot Express has had 8 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 5 Major, 1 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Talbot Express is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does G5COV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 8th October 2026 G5COV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G5COV Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 8th October 2026 G5COV does have Tax. Read more

When does G5COV Tax expire?

The current Tax for G5COV will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does G5COV MOT expire?

The current MOT for G5COV will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 4th August 2027. Read more

When did G5COV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G5COV was on Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 13:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G5COV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for G5COV we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has G5COV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for G5COV we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is G5COV?

G5COV is registered as a 1992 Talbot Express. Read more

How many miles has G5COV done?

The odometer reading for G5COV at the last MOT in August 2026 was 88,033 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,589 miles per year. Read more

How old is G5COV?

The vehicle G5COV was manufactured in 1992 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st May 1992. Read more

What colour is G5COV?

The official colour of G5COV is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does G5COV have?

G5COV has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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