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G912 UNU

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,395 mi
Last recorded119,395 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG912 UNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 119,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,642 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 112,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 110,363 miles

time of test campervan heavy undersealed

Pass 2 May 2019 106,226 miles

campervan heavy underseal

Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,113 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,113 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,879 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front outer and inner sills corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

both spring hangar mountings at both rear leaf springs corroded

front crossmember holed

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,087 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

neraside front inner sill slightly corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 97,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

neraside front inner sill slightly corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,484 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,872 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 75,872 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,174 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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G912 UNU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G912 UNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G912 UNU registered?

G912 UNU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G912 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G912 UNU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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