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G892 UTM

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,174 mi
Last recorded65,174 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG892 UTM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front step slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front chassie rail slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,143 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

both front inner steps corroded

both front tyres showing signs of perishing

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear shock bushes perishing

windscreen scuttle panel corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front both front step areas rusted but not weaknd

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

body mounts rusted

front brake discs rusted

front bumper supports ruted

lower gearbox mounting showing signs of wear

Fail 16 Oct 2015 65,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front both front step areas rusted but not weaknd

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

body mounts rusted

front brake discs rusted

front bumper supports ruted

lower gearbox mounting showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,093 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 65,087 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,069 miles

n/s cv gaitor slight leak, slight play lower engine mount, o/s/ cab step corroded, slight play front hubs

Fail 14 Oct 2013 65,069 miles

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

n/s cv gaitor slight leak, slight play lower engine mount, o/s/ cab step corroded, slight play front hubs

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,980 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,940 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 164,936 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front pads not visable

Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,906 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight engine oil leak,slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing,unable to see front pads

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,311 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 62,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,234 miles

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

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

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

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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G892 UTM is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G892 UTM, 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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G892 UTM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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