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G377 UMJ

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

94,703 mi
Last recorded94,703 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG377 UMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 94,703 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 94,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

bonnet and windscreen area corroded and holes taped over

Pass 18 May 2017 89,709 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 89,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp lose (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 84,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front jacking point becoming deteriorated

injector leaking gas

Fail 10 May 2016 84,790 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front jacking point becoming deteriorated

injector leaking gas

very bad oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 83,042 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake outer cables deteriorated

slight leak from injector to cylinder head seal

Fail 28 May 2015 83,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

slight leak from injector to cylinder head seal

Pass 16 May 2014 77,826 miles

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

Oil leak

crack in nearside door mirror

exhaust rubbers becoming deteriorated

nearside front inner wing becoming deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches becoming deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2014 77,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

crack in nearside door mirror

exhaust rubbers becoming deteriorated

nearside front inner wing becoming deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches becoming deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2013 75,975 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2013 75,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 74,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2011 72,130 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 72,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

4 tyre cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear hand brake cables outer caseing split

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2010 68,491 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front under vehicle corroded but no holes

Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,164 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,157 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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G377 UMJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 G377 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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G377 UMJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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