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G833 TGS

1989 Talbot Express

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,835 mi
Last recorded85,835 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 TGS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 85,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,384 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 81,997 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,608 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,997 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,790 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 71,790 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,564 miles

Slight play in n/s/f suspension / steering rack.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 67,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in n/s/f suspension / steering rack.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,210 miles

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

fit of exhaust leaves front hanging very low

Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,959 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Head lamp glass - N/S/F chipped (not effecting beam image)

Metal pipes under vehicle - slightly corrroided poss water or gas

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Oil leval - just above maximum mark

Pass 1 Sep 2007 56,863 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,687 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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G833 TGS is a 1989 Talbot Express in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G833 TGS, 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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G833 TGS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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