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G157 ORC

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 ORC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 105,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,204 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 103,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,049 miles

Offside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 103,040 miles

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported EXH MOUNTS (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH REAR INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 103,023 miles

slight bimd n/r wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,982 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front outer door handle broken

van overheating

Fail 14 Jul 2011 102,900 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front outer door handle broken

van overheating

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,752 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 102,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 100,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,558 miles

both rear inner wings corroded

o/s front inner wing corroded

rear valance corroded and filled

Fail 16 Jul 2008 98,555 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner wings corroded

o/s front inner wing corroded

rear valance corroded and filled

Pass 17 Jul 2007 96,936 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER COLLAPSING.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 96,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER COLLAPSING.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,123 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 92,116 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 92,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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G157 ORC is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G157 ORC, 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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G157 ORC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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