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G694 UEU

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,621 mi
Last recorded67,621 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG694 UEU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 67,621 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 67,621 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,023 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear rear leaf springs weak

Fail 25 Nov 2024 65,022 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Rear flexi brake hose chafed contacting crossmember (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick off angle incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mountings missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer insecure silencer lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear leaf springs weak

Fail 9 Oct 2024 65,013 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Failed HC emissions (engine has missfire) (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed to inner wheel arch (abbove wheel) by top strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Affected by indicator function (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and holed to structual box section by front tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Brake flexi to rear axel chafed against crossmember (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis to caliper begining to deteriate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis to caliper begining to deteriate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Both rear leaf springs becoming weak

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 64,362 miles

Offside Front corrosion under bonnet quarter section

Offside Front sill corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,831 miles

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

under body has general corrosion present

Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

All springs corroded

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

Under body has general corrosion present

Pass 17 Sep 2021 62,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under side of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,799 miles

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

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2020 62,799 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle in very poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,991 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 60,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 60,943 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,191 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 60,172 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,441 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wing is corroded and weak

n/s/r wheel bearing is noisey

o/s/f inner sill is corroded and weak

Pass 3 May 2011 55,987 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 54,377 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,866 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

c.o at 3.5% {max}

n/s/r lamp unit loose

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,737 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 50,721 miles

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

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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G694 UEU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G694 UEU, 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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G694 UEU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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