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G984 HCX

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

87,854 mi
Last recorded87,854 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG984 HCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,854 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 87,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,943 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,586 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 79,586 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 79,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front panel corroded.

headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2018 79,533 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wing panels corroded, but they are within 30cm of any steering and suspension conponents

front panel corroded.

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 79,467 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,634 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,634 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 77,656 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brakepipes greased

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brakepipes heavily greased

Fail 25 Jun 2013 75,520 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brakepipes heavily greased

non structural corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,722 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F INNER WINGS CORRODED BUT NOT RFR AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,722 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F & N/S/F INNER WINGS CORRODED BUT NOT RFR AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT BRAKE TEST DUE TO FAILED BRAKE PIPE ON O/S/R

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,071 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 70,373 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,373 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,260 miles

both front tyres are beginning to crack on outer edge

exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 24 Jun 2009 69,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres are beginning to crack on outer edge

exhaust mounting rubbers split

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 63,058 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 63,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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G984 HCX is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G984 HCX, 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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G984 HCX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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