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G666 EVP

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,725 mi
Last recorded111,725 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG666 EVP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,725 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL OVER UNDERBODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,720 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both side leaf springs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 111,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both side leaf springs corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 111,678 miles

Front wipers starting to smear on screen

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 111,678 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front wipers starting to smear on screen

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,321 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,423 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,575 miles

headlight patterns faint

metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded and metal brake pipe from loading valve slightly corroded

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot clip loose

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,324 miles

n/s/r side marker missing

o/s/f tyre perished,brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection,vehicle has been wax oiled underneath

Fail 26 Feb 2014 79,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/r side marker missing

o/s/f tyre perished,oil leaking onto exhaust from oil filter,brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection,vehicle has been wax oiled underneath

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,322 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 79,322 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,008 miles

both front discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

oil leaks

Fail 30 Sep 2010 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2009 78,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 75,110 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 69,986 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 69,986 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

front pads look low

Pass 14 Sep 2005 69,766 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 69,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

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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G666 EVP is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G666 EVP, 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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G666 EVP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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