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G884 OMV

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,762 mi
Last recorded81,762 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG884 OMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 80,295 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 79,775 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 79,270 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 79,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 78,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,857 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 77,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 76,226 miles

Offside Front w/bearing slightly play

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,408 miles

o/s/r tyre side cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre side cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,677 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,677 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,454 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 68,738 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 65,909 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 65,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 59,575 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,446 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 50,446 miles

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

both front outer c.v. gaitors mheavily perrished

movement in steering system

slight movement in both front track rod ends

slight movement in near side rear wheel bearing

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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G884 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 G884 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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What year was G884 OMV registered?

G884 OMV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G884 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G884 OMV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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