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G443 JFV

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,344 mi
Last recorded118,344 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG443 JFV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 118,344 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside play in steering rack

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

brake vacuum pump belt worn

Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,302 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 117,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,720 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2024 116,684 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2023 116,241 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 116,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 115,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 115,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 113,903 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/S & O/S Inner wings and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,323 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower gearbox mount bush worn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle & components undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 112,319 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake pedal soft

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal lifts up

Lower gearbox mount bush worn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

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

Underneath vehicle very corroded

Vehicle caked in underseal in places

Vehicle corrosion repaired poorly in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smear

Fail 22 Jun 2019 112,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal soft

various body/ chassis corrosion

wipers smear

Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,152 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering gaiters perished

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 112,152 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

steering gaiters perished

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2004

various body/ chassis corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2017 111,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2004

various body/ chassis corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2016 111,125 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shackle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 109,964 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside door step corroded and holed not in precribed area

Nearside front jacking point corroded and holed not in presribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen chipped in zone A not considered in direct drivers view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 109,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside door step corroded and holed not in precribed area

Nearside front jacking point corroded and holed not in presribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen chipped in zone A not considered in direct drivers view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 108,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded & Holed Various Places

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded & Holed

Fail 30 Apr 2014 108,621 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded & Holed Various Places

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded & Holed

Pass 1 Jun 2010 108,319 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 108,292 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 107,859 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 107,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 107,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 105,494 miles

front screen has slight marking

n/side rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

vehicle corroding underside

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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G443 JFV is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G443 JFV, 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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G443 JFV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 November 1989.

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