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G27 OFK

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

112,075 mi
Last recorded112,075 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 OFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 112,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 112,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 112,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Backing plate

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Backing plate

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 112,066 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Backing plate

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Backing plate

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 112,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Backing plate

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Backing plate

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 112,057 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,054 miles

Front and rear brakes corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

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 19 Oct 2021 112,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Front and rear brakes corroded. Front and rear suspension corroded

Offside Bot front and rear hub bearings slight play

Pass side lower outline marker lamp inoperative.rear. Driver side front outline marker lamp upper inoperative

Propa e gas tank underside insecure. Fuel filter and housing insecure under bonnet

Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,046 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 112,046 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 112,042 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of the vehicle is corroded, but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 112,040 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 4x front flexi ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight overspray (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of the vehicle is corroded, but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 112,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 111,750 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,750 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,477 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,996 miles

rear body supports corroded

o/s/f sill corroded and holed

o/s/f wheel bearing play

both rear back plates corroded

both rear shockers corroded

brake disks worn

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f flexi hose perished

n/s/r and o/s r leaf springs worn and corroded

o/s/f flexi corroded

o/s/f shocker corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 9,995 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear back plates corroded

both rear shockers corroded

brake disks worn

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f flexi hose perished

n/s/r and o/s r leaf springs worn and corroded

o/s/f flexi corroded

o/s/f shocker corroded

o/s/f sill corroded and holed

o/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/f wheel bearing play

rear body supports corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,738 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded and worn

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

n/s/f brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

o/s/r leaf spring splayed and very near tyre

play in n/s/f track rod end

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,738 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear leaf springs corroded and worn

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

n/s/f brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

o/s/r leaf spring splayed and very near tyre

play in n/s/f track rod end

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 108,726 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 108,717 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front and rear shockers corroding

gas container corroding

handbrake cables getting corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/r brake flexi hose perishinng

rear leaf springs corroding ns and os

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,579 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,941 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 102,301 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 102,301 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,472 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 97,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,015 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 88,691 miles

Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Suspect semi-seized rear brake load sensor valve. O/side front hub bearing play evident. Both rear tyres worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 79,672 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 79,289 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G27 OFK is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 G27 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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G27 OFK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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