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G879 UTM

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

71,124 mi
Last recorded71,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 UTM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 71,117 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

all x4 tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2025 71,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2024 71,013 miles

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Offside rear lens cracked

Fail 23 May 2024 71,013 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Offside rear lens cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,664 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 70,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wax oil covering brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 70,174 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wax oil covering brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,742 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front inner wing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,742 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front inner wing

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,381 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 69,375 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,006 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,446 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,441 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,148 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,062 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,062 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,824 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear end outline marker light not working

Fail 12 Mar 2012 62,824 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear end outline marker light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2011 61,927 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,927 miles

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

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,092 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 61,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,069 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,082 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,173 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 56,124 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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G879 UTM is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 G879 UTM, 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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G879 UTM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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