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G713 PTA

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,712 mi
Last recorded58,712 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG713 PTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 58,712 miles

Nearside Front Chassis has corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 58,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Chassis has corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,557 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside handbrake performance low

rear shackle bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2024 58,184 miles

Parking brake only just makes minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,397 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 57,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (tie bar mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,392 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,042 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,075 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,833 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

wipers judder on screen and do not self park

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,344 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,223 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,441 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

pitting to nearside front brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,150 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 48,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 17 May 2008 48,006 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear helper spring fractured

Surface corrosion to offside front brake disc

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,993 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 47,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,389 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 41,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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G713 PTA is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G713 PTA, 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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G713 PTA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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