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G686 MWD

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

95,926 mi
Last recorded95,926 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG686 MWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,926 miles

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis end heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bushes heavily perished (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 95,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Rear mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both track rod ends have excessive play and lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Both front wheel bearings excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Rear brake compensator seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis end heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bushes heavily perished (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 95,854 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,789 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 94,788 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 93,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,365 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 92,365 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,564 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 91,564 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure 2 x rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,142 miles

front pannel corroded holed not percribed area

Fail 11 Jan 2018 86,142 miles

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

front pannel corroded holed not percribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,857 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 85,857 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 85,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 84,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,501 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 183,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 183,482 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 183,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,476 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 83,476 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 83,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,304 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 82,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Domestic gas pipe to rear of vehicle is excessivly corroded

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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G686 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G686 MWD, 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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G686 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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