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G878 FTG

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

104,002 mi
Last recorded104,002 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 FTG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and both front inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various places underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f seat rails worn

Fail 17 Jul 2025 104,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and both front inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various places underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working faulty switch (3.5 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/f seat rails worn

Fail 3 Jun 2025 103,681 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat mounting (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area and front inner wheel arch both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 101,421 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 101,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 100,910 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 100,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers floor and seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake pads not visible

Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,628 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 100,618 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust rubber perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner step to sill under side (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer/ inner sill middle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,664 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 99,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 99,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jan 2020 99,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber strut has slight play in upper mounting

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Bumper area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 99,154 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Extensive surface corrosion on front chassis and suspension components

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

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

Rear panel between chassis legs corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play All FOUR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre dated 1996

Fail 11 Jan 2019 99,154 miles

Emissions not tested rough running and misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Extensive surface corrosion on front chassis and suspension components

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

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

Rear panel between chassis legs corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play All FOUR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre dated 1996

Fail 17 Dec 2018 99,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement on handbrake equalizer (1.1.15 (e))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fuel pipe leaking by fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH front lower arm tie rods to front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm inner mounting holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH SIDES Rear spring hanger mountings to rear crossmember holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe failed on brake test hidden behind spare wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative Corroded and seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective one of a pair of exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL front and rear slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Extensive surface corrosion on front chassis and suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,906 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 98,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

b pipes starting to corrode

heavy general underbody age related corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,860 miles

surface corrosion on front cross member and inner and outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,715 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 67,069 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,225 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 92,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 89,633 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,231 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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G878 FTG is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G878 FTG, 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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G878 FTG is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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