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G124 PBU

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,113 mi
Last recorded92,113 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 PBU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 92,113 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 91,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 90,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,168 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 83,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,467 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,956 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,910 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Pass 1 May 2008 76,165 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 76,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,268 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 75,268 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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G124 PBU is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 G124 PBU, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G124 PBU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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