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G386 UMJ

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,821 mi
Last recorded110,821 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 UMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

O/S wheel arch is corroded.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 110,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

O/S wheel arch is corroded.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 110,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section under radiator area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Between inner and out sills at inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

O/S wheel arch is corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,464 miles

Both N/S and O/S brake drum back plates have corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

N/S inner engine bay corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inner side corroded and holed. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

O/S inner engine bay is corroded and holed.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 110,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Porous sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both N/S and O/S rear brake drum back plates are corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

N/S inner engine bay corroded and holed

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inner side corroded and holed. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

O/S inner engine bay corroded and holed.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside corroded and has had various welding And underseal

Fail 8 Oct 2020 110,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner weel arch both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,949 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Front wheel arches corroded

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

bonnet corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 109,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Front wheel arches corroded

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,767 miles

Front suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 109,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,263 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 109,263 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion DOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 108,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion DOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,258 miles

vec been welded in placis

Fail 16 Jul 2015 108,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 107,462 miles
Fail 20 May 2014

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 106,610 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 102,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 102,922 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 98,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 98,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,071 miles

Both outer driveshaft gaiters perished.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

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

One exhaust rubber ring mount missing.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 96,079 miles

Engine oil leak from sump plug

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leak from sump plug

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 95,998 miles

Nearside rear lens damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,403 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear outriggers

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 94,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 94,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 94,007 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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G386 UMJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G386 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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G386 UMJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 October 1989.

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