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G955 UDL

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,671 mi
Last recorded80,671 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 UDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,671 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,870 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 79,870 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,765 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2021 79,765 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 76,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,038 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 73,931 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,540 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 May 2016 69,369 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 68,276 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 66,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,522 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil filler cap missing

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

engine oil filler cap missing

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,463 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

hand brake return spring missing

oil cap missing

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,260 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,654 miles

rear shackle bushes worn ns and os

Fail 27 Feb 2010 62,654 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear shackle bushes worn ns and os

Pass 26 May 2008 62,230 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 62,230 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,234 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 61,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,432 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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G955 UDL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G955 UDL, 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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G955 UDL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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