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G158 ORC

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,926 mi
Last recorded89,926 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 ORC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 89,926 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns and os rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 88,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure LIGHT CLUSTER INSECURE (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 87,085 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 86,954 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 86,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,701 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,751 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,966 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,725 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,138 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,095 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,678 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010
Pass 18 Jul 2009 66,939 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 66,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,773 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,157 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G158 ORC is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G158 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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What year was G158 ORC registered?

G158 ORC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 November 1989.

Is G158 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G158 ORC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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