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G22 OFK

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 OFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 114,465 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lower number plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot has a cable tie fitted to the inner part of boot on shaft

various corrosion and holes underside of vehicle but not within prescribed areas

Fail 4 Sep 2025 114,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

all suspension components corroded

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lower number plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f outer cv boot has a cable tie fitted to the inner part of boot on shaft

various corrosion and holes underside of vehicle but not within prescribed areas

Fail 13 Aug 2025 114,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up in wrong direction. Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (c))

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

All suspension components corroding

Corrosion under vehicle

Holes under vehicle but not in prescribed areas

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 114,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen misaligned (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner wheel area corroded both sides

Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

revers lamp not working

Fail 16 Jun 2025 114,415 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch near jacking point corroded and holed. but not within a prescribed area

vehicle fitted with 2 rear number plates. lower plate light not working but upper light is

Pass 11 Mar 2024 113,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,653 miles

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded and holed

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Full inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,084 miles

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

Offside Front Jacking point and inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 107,004 miles

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

Offside Front Body holded on inner

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,466 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2019 104,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2018 103,400 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 103,400 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,765 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 100,765 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,684 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 96,684 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,536 miles

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

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 92,536 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,608 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 88,608 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,376 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 86,376 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2011 82,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,470 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 82,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,812 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 76,812 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,734 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 74,734 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 69,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,336 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 67,751 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,751 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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G22 OFK is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 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 G22 OFK, 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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G22 OFK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 November 1989.

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