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G996 RPN

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,910 mi
Last recorded112,910 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 RPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,910 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 112,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near brake front brake hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 105,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 100,425 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 97,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure ruber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,820 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 93,820 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 83,817 miles

brake fluid level low

corrosion on front inner wheel arches

front brake pads wearing low

general vehicle condition deteriorating

nearside front shock has a misting of oil

offside front cv boot perishing

slight corrosion on exhaust system and mountings starting to perish

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight wear in rear wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 May 2015 78,193 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general vehicle condition deteriorating

nearside front shock has a misting of oil

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2015 78,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general vehicle condition deteriorating

nearside front shock has a misting of oil

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2014 68,697 miles

general body condition deteriorating

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 20 May 2014 68,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

general body condition deteriorating

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 30 May 2013 57,208 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 29 May 2013 57,208 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 3 May 2012 55,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 53,104 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2010 51,499 miles

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

vehicle has considerable patch welding in vital arears

Fail 5 May 2010 51,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion at both sides front inner wings,front lower sections , getting very close to prescribed area

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G996 RPN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G996 RPN, 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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G996 RPN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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