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G307 KCW

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,707 mi
Last recorded104,707 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG307 KCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 104,707 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 26 Jun 2025 103,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 102,630 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 97,305 miles

slight surface corrosion to near side front inner wing advise .

Fail 28 Jun 2021 97,305 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

slight surface corrosion to near side front inner wing advise .

Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,462 miles

Offside sill corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 95,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,287 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 94,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,898 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,495 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty and in poor condition

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2010 90,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,003 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 89,959 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator slightly affecting sidelight

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Oct 2007 89,713 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 83,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 74,989 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 74,989 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G307 KCW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G307 KCW, 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 G307 KCW registered?

G307 KCW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 December 1989.

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