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G531 RGX

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG531 RGX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,276 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 50,920 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion been underselaed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,426 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 48,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 48,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside TIMBER FLOOR SHOWS SIGNS OF ROT

Fail 31 May 2019 48,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside TIMBER FLOOR SHOWS SIGNS OF ROT

Fail 10 May 2019 48,219 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired ROD DETATCHED (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside TIMBER FLOOR SHOWS SIGNS OF ROT

Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,906 miles

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

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

bulk head has corrosion to ofside

slight corrosion to inner and outer arch offside front

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill and outrigger

Pass 15 May 2017 45,195 miles

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

nsf sill corroded but not affecting the strength of any item

Fail 15 May 2017 45,195 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement load limit valve (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nsf sill corroded but not affecting the strength of any item

Pass 16 May 2016 43,675 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door step/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 43,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step/sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door step/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 42,241 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 42,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 41,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,790 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,803 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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G531 RGX is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G531 RGX, 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 G531 RGX registered?

G531 RGX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G531 RGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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