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G446 XMO

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,095 mi
Last recorded90,095 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG446 XMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 90,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Arch. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned Both Euro Lamps, Stickers Fitted. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,997 miles

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

Nearside Front European type lamp , Masked kick up line. Offside Front European type lamp , masked kick up line.

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side Seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side Seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 85,997 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front European type lamp , Masked kick up line. Offside Front European type lamp , masked kick up line.

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side Seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side Seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 84,626 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen.

covered in underseal .

Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,185 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 80,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,805 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front European type lamp , Masked kick up line.

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

Offside Front European type lamp , masked kick up line.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 74,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,519 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,519 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,488 miles

surface rust in various areas

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,927 miles

surface rust in various front and back

Pass 26 May 2016 72,367 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 72,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER QUATER SIL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER QUATER SIL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,612 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 70,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 70,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,114 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,395 miles

Exhaust manifold gaskets blown

Gear linkage worn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,563 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 65,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 62,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 63,616 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G446 XMO is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G446 XMO, 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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G446 XMO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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