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G705 UEU

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,719 mi
Last recorded62,719 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG705 UEU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 62,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 62,712 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank insecure filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Aug 2025 62,177 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,038 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 62,037 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 61,367 miles

Nearside Rear light has slight damage

Fail 9 Apr 2022 61,367 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Pass 21 Apr 2021 61,368 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 61,367 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 60,645 miles

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

Front inner pads going low

Gearbox mounting defective ()

small oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 60,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,204 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,554 miles

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

oil leak from sump gasket

water leaking from bottom radiator hose

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 42,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have slight perishing to side walls

Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,699 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have slight perishing to side walls

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,623 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,381 miles

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/f and o/s/f outer cv boots perishing.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

o/s/f tie rod bush perished.

rear engine mount perished.

Pass 19 May 2009 39,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2009 39,474 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,106 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,813 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,228 miles

1. headlamp pattern not very sharp. †2. exhaust mount rings perished/cracked(change soon)

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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G705 UEU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc 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 G705 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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G705 UEU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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