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G359 HUX

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,045 mi
Last recorded55,045 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 HUX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 55,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion around battery tray

Fail 8 Nov 2022 55,012 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,551 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective innsecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 47,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 47,551 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,019 miles

BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,019 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 28 Apr 2018 46,379 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

outer sills + front inner arches corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,239 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

slight corrosion through out

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,161 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,125 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 46,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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G359 HUX is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G359 HUX, 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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G359 HUX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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