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G621 BDC

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG621 BDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 85,778 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre 15 years old

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 85,778 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre 15 year old

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

Pass 14 May 2025 85,573 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all four (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 85,573 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all four (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 85,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,642 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 84,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower battery carrier corroded

Nearside Lower inner sill corroded below the step

Fail 25 Jan 2022 83,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower battery carrier corroded

Nearside Lower inner sill corroded below the step

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,986 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,986 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 82,986 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,675 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 82,675 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,311 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,567 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,442 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both inner sills holed or badly repaired

both rear leaf springs worn

front discs corroded

Fail 5 May 2012 79,399 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

All brake pipes and under vehicle undersealed

All under vehicle badly corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2011 77,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front discs lipped

Oil leak

P/S/R tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,824 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 185,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 185,331 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 185,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G621 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G621 BDC, 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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G621 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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