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G711 UEU

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,582 mi
Last recorded69,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG711 UEU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 69,582 miles

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

Rear slight bind

slight corrosion underside

Fail 30 May 2026 69,548 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,480 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 69,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 69,259 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 69,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 69,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords spare (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 68,735 miles

Spare tyre defective perished

Fail 11 May 2022 68,734 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective perished

Pass 18 May 2021 68,543 miles

Horn intermittent

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 68,212 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,733 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 61,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front out rigger corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,572 miles

deterioration exhaust tail pipe

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,677 miles

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2014 57,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,292 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,550 miles

adjusted offside and nearside h/lamp aim(n/swastoo low) (o/s was too high)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,176 miles

slight noise offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,611 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 45,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,166 miles

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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G711 UEU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G711 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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What year was G711 UEU registered?

G711 UEU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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