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G644 ADD

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,231 mi
Last recorded124,231 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG644 ADD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 124,231 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

both headlight images poor but giving satisfactory pattern

Fail 1 Jul 2025 124,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick off to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick off is to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmenber at rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,138 miles

Chassis Undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,983 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,821 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 119,815 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,833 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills lower corroded in areas not resulting in holes

nearside front outer wheel arch corroded slightly no sharp edges

offside front jacking point corroded still strengthened not resulting in holes

Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,485 miles

nearside and offside inner sills and outer surface rust

nearside and offside inner wheel arches surface rust

nearside and offside outer wheel wings corroded no sharp edges

rear lower wings surface rust not resulting in holes

Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,079 miles

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,777 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surafce rust no sharp edges

nearside and offside rear lower wing area surface rust no sharp edges

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside front wheel arche corroded no sharp edges

offside front inner sills surface rust no holes

Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,389 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,259 miles

o/s + n/s front discs slight corrosion on inner faces

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,319 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 66,946 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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G644 ADD is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G644 ADD, 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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G644 ADD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 November 1989.

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