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G899 OMV

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,294 mi
Last recorded92,294 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 OMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 92,294 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 92,276 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 90,895 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 90,895 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 89,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 88,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 86,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 83,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 81,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer at rear cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2020 81,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer at rear cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 78,391 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 78,381 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,022 miles

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

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

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

alternator loose

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various metal brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Jun 2017 71,407 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various metal brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,319 miles

Nearside Front brake pipes greased

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

Rear brake pipes across axle greased

Fail 3 Jun 2016 71,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake pipes greased

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

Rear brake pipes across axle greased

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 69,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 69,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,683 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,649 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Stone chip damage out of the swept area

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on o/s/f lower inner wing

Oil Leak On Engine

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2009 59,119 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 59,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 57,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,975 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)

Pass 4 May 2006 54,788 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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G899 OMV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel 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 G899 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 G899 OMV registered?

G899 OMV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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