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G289 LVV

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,270 mi
Last recorded65,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 LVV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 65,270 miles

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

under side as age related corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 62,897 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bush worn

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 61,396 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 61,396 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,227 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,813 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 60,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,350 miles

battery not secured

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,513 miles

windscreen damaged

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,732 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 53,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 50,057 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 50,055 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 47,151 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 47,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 42,688 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 40,315 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2009 40,315 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2008 39,622 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's slightly caroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 May 2007 37,103 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 37,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

front numberplate cracked

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 May 2006 35,900 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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G289 LVV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 G289 LVV, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G289 LVV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 January 1990.

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The MOT history for G289 LVV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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