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G253 WMF

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

130,259 mi
Last recorded130,259 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 WMF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 130,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 129,102 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 129,102 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 127,720 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 127,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Split and leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 126,126 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 126,126 miles

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 20 May 2022 124,296 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 124,296 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Petrol (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 122,132 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 122,132 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 120,150 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 120,150 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,898 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 114,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion many areas have been repaired (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 114,838 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion many areas have been repaired (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 112,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust clamp loose

lower windscreen scuttle panel corroded

nearside sill has been repaired

offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front door corroded

offside front rubber tyre valve perished

offside front sill has been repaired

offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch has been repaired

rear doors corroded

rear gear box rubber mount worn

small crack in first exhaust silencer

Fail 12 Apr 2016 112,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside sill has been repaired

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front rubber tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch has been repaired

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust clamp loose

lower windscreen scuttle panel corroded

offside front sill has been repaired

rear doors corroded

rear gear box rubber mount worn

small crack in first exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,488 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery not clamped down properly

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

slight movement to offside headlight unit

Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,493 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust rubber mount worn or missing, exhaust is secure

Fail 18 Apr 2014 106,373 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust rubber mount worn or missing, exhaust is secure

Pass 23 Apr 2013 103,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small cut within n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter

some movement within o/s/f strut top mount

some movement within o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2013 103,305 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

front brake imbalance high

small cut within n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter

some movement within o/s/f strut top mount

some movement within o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2012 100,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to offside headlamp

front and rear bumpers corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all rubber bushes cracking

exhaust rubbers cracking

o/s/f head light has bad earth bot ok at the time off test

rust to both rear quarters panels

Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,049 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 94,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,093 miles

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

rubber exhaust mountings perished

Fail 31 Mar 2009 92,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rubber exhaust mountings perished

Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear valance corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2008 90,270 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear valance corroded

right turn indicator tell tale not working correctly

Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,365 miles

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

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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G253 WMF is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 G253 WMF, 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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G253 WMF is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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