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G855 OMV

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,631 mi
Last recorded146,631 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 OMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 146,631 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valence badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 144,132 miles

Central exhaust rubbers deteriated

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valence corroded badly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 142,202 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 139,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 136,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 134,123 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,376 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 129,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 127,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2017 125,049 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 125,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 122,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,397 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 119,397 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 117,937 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 115,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 113,123 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 109,275 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 109,275 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 108,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing sounds dry

Pass 23 Mar 2009 104,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 104,251 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 101,484 miles

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

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

both registration plates marked

Pass 26 Feb 2007 97,224 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 94,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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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G855 OMV is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G855 OMV, 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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G855 OMV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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