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G875 OMV

1989 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P76,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG875 OMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 45,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 45,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 45,587 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 45,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,268 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 45,101 miles

Offside Front Inner gaiter deteriated

exhaust rubber missing

middle brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 45,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner gaiter deteriated

exhaust rubber missing

middle brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 44,908 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

exhaust rubber missing

front discs pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,399 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Exhaust mountings deteriorated and cable ties used to support system.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2014 44,399 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps deteriorating

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated and cable ties used to support system.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,102 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating and light output slightly reduced

Exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still supported

Fail 15 Oct 2013 44,102 miles

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

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

Both headlamps deteriorating and light output slightly reduced

Exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still supported

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,405 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroding

temporary repair to exhaust down pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,788 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 40,788 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,944 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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G875 OMV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G875 OMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G875 OMV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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