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G633 XAD

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,856 mi
Last recorded93,856 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG633 XAD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 93,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 92,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,077 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,314 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both o/s n/s fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight rusting on both o/s n/s front inner wings

Pass 21 Apr 2022 89,009 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 88,062 miles

light surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2019 87,268 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 May 2019 87,268 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 85,744 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 83,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/S rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 83,471 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear sill ends (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mtgs split (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion N/S rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door bottoms corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Fail 25 Mar 2015 82,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door bottoms corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,682 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 80,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,253 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 75,831 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 71,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,731 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,837 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 65,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,953 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 60,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,209 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 59,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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G633 XAD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G633 XAD, 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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G633 XAD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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