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G885 SPP

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,315 mi
Last recorded74,315 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG885 SPP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 74,315 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 73,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 71,639 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 71,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,985 miles

Exhaust corrode and patched and held up with cable ties

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,464 miles

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

Offside Rear slightly binding

rear brakes only just met imbalance limit off side lower

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,435 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,435 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven lower (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,684 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,774 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 64,773 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,914 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 63,914 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,030 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 62,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate deterioating

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,463 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,258 miles

steering link arm bushes starting to spiit

Fail 19 Aug 2006 53,220 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

bonnet corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside of vehicle

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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G885 SPP is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G885 SPP, 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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G885 SPP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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