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G697 MFL

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,636 mi
Last recorded61,636 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG697 MFL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 61,636 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,400 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 61,400 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 hangers on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 59,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 59,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,821 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 57,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 55,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 55,746 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 55,216 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,216 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 54,727 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,210 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 52,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 49,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G697 MFL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G697 MFL, 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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G697 MFL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 October 1989.

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