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F775 GKO

1989 Talbot Express

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,370 mi
Last recorded85,370 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF775 GKO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 85,351 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 83,271 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 79,366 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 79,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,417 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 72,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlight - kickup on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corroded with sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective All mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,353 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x4 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,937 miles

exhaust mounts defective

o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2020 71,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2019 70,737 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Pass 1 May 2018 69,789 miles

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

Front unable to fully inspect brake pads

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming on outer sills/underside of vehicle and suspension components

damage to windscreen outside swept area

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2018 69,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Front unable to fully inspect brake pads

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming on outer sills/underside of vehicle and suspension components

damage to windscreen outside swept area

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,560 miles

Front Inner unable to check brake pads

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Upper brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear leaf springs rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and sills

exhaust in poor condition

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 8 Mar 2017 68,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Inner unable to check brake pads

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Upper brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear leaf springs rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and sills

exhaust in poor condition

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,795 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Front shock absorbers and coil springs rusty

Nearside Front cv boot perished

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section loose and exhaust rubbers missing/perished (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs pitted

Front shock absorbers and coil springs rusty

Nearside Front cv boot perished

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under side of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear leaf spring rear mounts corroded

offside rear bumper corner missing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,445 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear leaf spring rear mounts corroded

offside rear bumper corner missing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,128 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all exhaust rubbers cracked

engine oil feed pipe badly corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside headlight slightly inscure

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,214 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs pitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,214 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs pitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,164 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,495 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,606 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,506 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust rubber mount cracking

exhaust system rusty

rear footbrakes increasing at slightly different rate

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,144 miles

Wipers not returning.

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 47,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Wipers not returning.

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,561 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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F775 GKO is a 1989 Talbot Express in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F775 GKO, 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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F775 GKO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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