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G875 VOW

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,873 mi
Last recorded99,873 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG875 VOW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 99,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 98,031 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen stone chip damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 95,860 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 95,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 94,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 93,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 90,963 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,664 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 89,664 miles

Headlamp insecure and broken (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 89,644 miles

Front both sides track control arm bushes perishing slightly

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lower than offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 89,644 miles

Front both sides track control arm bushes perishing slightly

Headlamp insecure cable ties (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lower than offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp lower mount deteriated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 89,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp lower mount deteriated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 89,644 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 89,644 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 85,927 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 May 2015 85,007 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 84,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 82,769 miles

1 exhaust rubber brocken rest of exhaust rubbers split

slight play in off side front track rod end

split in near side wiper blade

Pass 28 May 2013 80,937 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 80,931 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 79,862 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers require attension

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 79,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 78,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers detreorated but still suport exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside mirror starting to miss colour.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,661 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 68,661 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G875 VOW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G875 VOW, 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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G875 VOW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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