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G228 URV

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 URV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 97,363 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 97,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,363 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,363 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 97,363 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 97,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front cross panels corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides and hard to see (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 97,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all and covered in under seal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both slight (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front both sides front chassis slight corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 97,363 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 96,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,846 miles

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

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

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

small crack in offside mirror.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,348 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small cut in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,942 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 91,162 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,272 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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G228 URV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G228 URV, 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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G228 URV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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