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G718 OFK

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,541 mi
Last recorded53,541 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 OFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 53,541 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,512 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 49,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 49,110 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,541 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 46,002 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,720 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 43,720 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,328 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 39,077 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 May 2013 39,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,774 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades getting poor

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,147 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 38,147 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G718 OFK is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G718 OFK, 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 G718 OFK registered?

G718 OFK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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