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G28 APY

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG28 APY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 70,491 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 70,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective No reflecting surface (corroded) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective No reflecting surface (corroded) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At underside/ wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 70,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,477 miles

both front inner valances corroded

slight play in both front hub bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,477 miles

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

washer jets point low

Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

washer jets point low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,477 miles

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

engine overheating

radiator cooling fan not coming on

Pass 18 May 2011 70,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,744 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 69,741 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2007 68,838 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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G28 APY is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G28 APY, 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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What year was G28 APY registered?

G28 APY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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