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G625 UOW

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,087 mi
Last recorded28,087 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG625 UOW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 27,233 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 26,175 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 26,175 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 25,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 23,053 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,363 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 21,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,460 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 20,460 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,329 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 19,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,281 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 18,279 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

handbrake cable became detached during test

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,091 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 18,080 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,033 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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G625 UOW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G625 UOW, 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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G625 UOW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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