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G910 PMV

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG910 PMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 79,960 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,430 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 76,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 76,424 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear engine mount slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,231 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

gearbox steady bar rubber deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2017 75,968 miles

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

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

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 too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

gearbox steady bar rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,711 miles

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

Gearbox stabilizer rubber bush slightly deteriorated

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2016 75,706 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox stabilizer rubber bush slightly deteriorated

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2015 74,837 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED AND CORRODED.

MAIN FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS VARIOUS CORRODED SECTIONS.

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,819 miles

FRONT CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED.

REAR AXLE TRAILING ARMS PARTIALLY SIEZED.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,454 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER C.V BOOTS CRACKING.

REAR AXLE TRAILING ARMS SLIGHTLY STIFF.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,939 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,939 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,939 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,939 miles

Slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Various corrosion under vehicle

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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G910 PMV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G910 PMV, 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 G910 PMV registered?

G910 PMV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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