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G537 TYX

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,493 mi
Last recorded79,493 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 TYX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 79,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Spoiler damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Orange reflector fitted, Must be red (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket missing, represent without tow ball fitting

Pass 7 May 2025 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,122 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 75,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 74,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 72,181 miles

front outer cv gators perished

suspension and underbody components corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2020 71,000 miles

front cv gators perishing

underbody/suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 70,022 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,050 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,375 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,367 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,180 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack.

wheel trim damaged.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,413 miles

dents and scratches to various panels on vechicle

exhaust rubbers perrishing

front tie bar bushes worn and cracked

main beam tell tail inop

oil leak around gearbox

radiator in poor condition

slight corrosion on rear axle

slight damage to bodywork on n/s

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

various suspension bushes worn and cracked

very slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 5 Jul 2010 49,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust rubber cracked and perished

front tie bar bush worn and cracked

main beam tell tail inop

oil round gearbox

radiator in poor condition

slight bind to rear brakes

slight corrosion to rear axle

slight damage to body on n/s

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

various suspension bushes cracking and worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,498 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 47,481 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,626 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,388 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 38,130 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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G537 TYX is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G537 TYX, 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 G537 TYX registered?

G537 TYX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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