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G627 UOW

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,957 mi
Last recorded78,957 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG627 UOW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 78,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 May 2026 78,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 May 2025 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 May 2025 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2024 76,967 miles

Nearside front and rear outline marker lamp not working

Fail 4 May 2024 76,967 miles

Nearside front and rear outline marker lamp not working

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 75,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front and rear outline marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 75,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front and rear outline marker lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 73,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2021 69,061 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 69,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 67,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 63,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,225 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,435 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,119 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust rubbers perished/splitting

Fail 15 Jan 2015 60,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust rubbers perished/splitting

Fail 16 Jan 2014 58,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,886 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,525 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,151 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,607 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,598 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,699 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,698 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,907 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 47,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,153 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 44,150 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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G627 UOW is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G627 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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G627 UOW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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