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G837 TGS

1989 Talbot Express 1500 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,357 mi
Last recorded87,357 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P76,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG837 TGS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 87,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 87,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 86,215 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 83,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

all front suspension rubbers/bushes perished/split

front bumper support panel corroded

wipers operate but slow

Pass 11 Sep 2021 82,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all exhauste rubber perrished

all front suspension bushes perrished

Fail 2 Aug 2021 82,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all exhaust rubber mountings heavily perished

all front suspension bushes perished/cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,907 miles

Nearside and offside front to rear has corrosion

Fail 24 May 2019 81,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front to rear has corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule two pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 81,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,122 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x3 mountings missing (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,368 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 79,366 miles

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

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly rise and fall (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 79,058 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 78,143 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 78,135 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,617 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 77,617 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,740 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

UNABLE TO FULLY EXAMINE BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN PAINT

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 76,012 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,158 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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G837 TGS is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G837 TGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G837 TGS is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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