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G366 UMJ

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

38,342 mi
Last recorded38,342 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG366 UMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 38,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 36,069 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 36,069 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,582 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Chip in screen

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Sep 2012 35,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Chip in screen

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,563 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,966 miles

Front number plate slightly faded.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly faded.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 33,910 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust has a mounting missing but still supported - needs attention

Front number plate poor - on limit

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear flexi hose ferrel corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

Slight play in both front steering arms

Slight rear light interaction

n/s/f tyre well perished, no cords at time of test - needs attention

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,140 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 33,140 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,536 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 32,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2006 30,631 miles

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

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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G366 UMJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G366 UMJ, 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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G366 UMJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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