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G314 GBO

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

73,179 mi
Last recorded73,179 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG314 GBO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Out rigger holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Out rigger holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd Axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 73,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Out rigger holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Out rigger holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd Axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 72,862 miles

Various corroded underside components not high stress/prescribed

Fail 20 May 2025 72,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Front most wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Rear most wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Front most wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Various corroded underside components not high stress/prescribed

Pass 7 May 2024 72,323 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion, body/chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2024 72,323 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion, body/chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 71,603 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front 'A' pillar corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear most (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear outriggers corroded, not seriously weakened. general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 71,603 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear most, excessively cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres approaching legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front 'A' pillar corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear most (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear outriggers corroded, not seriously weakened. general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 68,690 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various, front and rear non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 68,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front most, bulging centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rearmost (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various, front and rear non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower door step/out rigger/inner sill very corroded. not within prescribed area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rearmost worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 67,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower door step/out rigger/inner sill very corroded. not within prescribed area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rearmost worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,143 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Rear all four rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 19 Jul 2018 66,139 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Rear all four rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 20 May 2017 65,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front door pillar corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 19 May 2017 65,155 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front door pillar corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 21 May 2016 62,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,829 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 60,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 58,867 miles

All rear flexy ferrels slightly corroded

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,867 miles

All rear flexy ferrels slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

drivers door pillar corroded

slight bind from nearside second axle brake when wheel turned by hand

slight bind from nearside third brake when turned by hand

spare tyre perished

temp exhaust mountings fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2012 57,437 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

battery loose

inner wing showing slight corrosion

n/s rear brakes(both)have slight bind

o/s front h/lamp deteriorated

outriggers to body,door steps/frame corroded

spare tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,385 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,551 miles

1/ front no plate tempory fixing 2/ front brake hoses rubbing on suspensiion

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,124 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,876 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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G314 GBO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 G314 GBO, 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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G314 GBO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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