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G640 HAW

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,998 mi
Last recorded75,998 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 HAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,418 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 74,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering component modified, but not inappropriately slight play u j in cab (2.1.3 (f) (i))

step poor corroded osf

Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,074 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 73,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 72,166 miles

Nearside Front & o/s/f cab step and jacking points showing corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 72,166 miles

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

Nearside Front & o/s/f cab step and jacking points showing corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,065 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid and offside (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

security of n/s headlamp

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

security of n/s headlamp

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,390 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,024 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,019 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,146 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 66,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 64,636 miles

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

both front struts minor leaks

minor oil leaks

n/s bottom ball joint boot split

n/s cv boot slightly damp

n/s head light starting to deface

Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,636 miles

both front struts minor leaks

minor oil leaks

n/s bottom ball joint boot split

n/s cv boot slightly damp

n/s head light starting to deface

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,904 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,861 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,590 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 52,904 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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G640 HAW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel 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 G640 HAW, 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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G640 HAW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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