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G482 URO

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,202 mi
Last recorded116,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 URO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 116,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front brake disc faces corroded

Nearside Rear slight bind left rear handbrake

front inner wings to cross member corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 116,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front brake disc faces corroded

Nearside Rear slight bind left rear handbrake

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

front inner wings to cross member corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2025 115,240 miles

Front front brake disc corroded

engine oil leak , not excessive

Fail 15 Mar 2025 115,240 miles

Front front brake disc corroded

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

engine oil leak , not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2024 113,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 111,456 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 111,439 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch........ (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 109,650 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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G482 URO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G482 URO, 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 G482 URO registered?

G482 URO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 October 1989.

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