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G80 UAE

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG80 UAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 89,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,435 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play but roller taper bearing, so slight play advisable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play but roller taper bearing, so slight play advisable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 88,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play but roller taper bearing, so slight play advisable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play but roller taper bearing, so slight play advisable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 88,222 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play And dust cover perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,499 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished between treads

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 82,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 82,332 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

Fail 29 May 2012 82,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both outer c/v boots perished

exhaust hangers perished

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2011

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,627 miles

corrosion to nearside steep

exhaust mounting

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,593 miles

nearside front inner sill corrosion

rear exhaust rubber mountings

Fail 14 Jul 2009 74,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner sill corrosion

rear exhaust rubber mountings

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,169 miles

both outer c/v boots badly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,142 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,227 miles

notice as 2533454886480

Fail 4 Jul 2006 62,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

pad wear indictor wireing browken †track control arm bushes worn †hand brake cables worn †rear brake imballance †exhust mounting rubbers worn †slight tip nearside rear hub †cracking offside front tyre

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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G80 UAE is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G80 UAE, 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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G80 UAE is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G80 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G80 UAE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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