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G651 OAL

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,971 mi
Last recorded84,971 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG651 OAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,971 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 82,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,629 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 75,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 73,064 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 70,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,714 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,135 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,210 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 57,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,555 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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G651 OAL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G651 OAL, 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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What year was G651 OAL registered?

G651 OAL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G651 OAL safe to buy?

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