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G145 RCD

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,111 mi
Last recorded32,111 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 RCD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 32,111 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion present

Pass 10 Feb 2025 31,856 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 31,856 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by step sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 31,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 31,242 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Light switch intermittent fault

Temporary fuel cap fitted but seal maintained

Pass 7 Dec 2021 30,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,369 miles

Brake fluid reservoir cap damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,308 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 30,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wet inside no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,792 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 29,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wet inside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported two rubber rings missing (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,952 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 28,952 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber rings missing and split (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,279 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 28,257 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,926 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 27,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,012 miles

Center exhaust silencer rubber mount in poor condition

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Headlight reflectors in poor condition

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wiper blades split

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,287 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wings

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside headlight reflector faded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wearing heaverly on inner edge

Offside number plate light damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,094 miles

Corrosion to vehicle structure

Front tyres wearing heaverly on inner edges

Headlight reflectors faded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight bind n/s rear brakes

Fail 6 Mar 2010 23,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight bind n/s rear brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,713 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 21,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,102 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 20,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 17,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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G145 RCD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G145 RCD, 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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G145 RCD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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