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A23 PSG

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,920 mi
Last recorded65,920 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PSG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,540 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 64,530 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,594 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 61,591 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,988 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,890 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 58,866 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,714 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlight beam patterns flat

under body and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around o/s/f inner wing area

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 57,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,451 miles

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,197 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,881 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 51,881 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,875 miles

Nearside front flexi brake hose clip broken

Pass 21 May 2012 50,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,900 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,896 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery cables insecure rubbing on n/s/f lower suspension arm

bottom of front grill insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,678 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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A23 PSG is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 PSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A23 PSG registered?

A23 PSG is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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