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G172 GPW

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,008 mi
Last recorded48,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG172 GPW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 48,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mount cracked and perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Both front seat back rests have movement but stay upright

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Front arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch Corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Leaf Springs Worn/Flat

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 47,969 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 47,960 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier aux battery over hanging carrier and rubbing on coolant hose and cooling fan motor. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in o/s/f, o/s/r, and n/s/r unsure of standard settings on vehicle. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 46,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier aux battery over hanging carrier and rubbing on coolant hose and cooling fan motor. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in o/s/f, o/s/r, and n/s/r unsure of standard settings on vehicle. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,629 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,413 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps only just show beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 42,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer,split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all rubber ring mounts likely to fail (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps only just show beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through clip getting corroded close to limits (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 38,540 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 38,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,512 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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G172 GPW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G172 GPW, 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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G172 GPW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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