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G316 MRM

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,576 mi
Last recorded51,576 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 MRM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2024 51,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,038 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under side of vehicle light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 51,037 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under side of vehicle light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,199 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to other welded patch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member drivers side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,097 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,272 miles

Nearside Front corrosion inner wing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 45,819 miles

NSR wheel bearing slightly worn

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 45,819 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR wheel bearing slight worn

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

Pass 2 May 2014 45,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,209 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 35,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,341 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

petrol tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,850 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracks in sidewall

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,869 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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G316 MRM is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G316 MRM, 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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G316 MRM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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