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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1989 · 2,500 cc

G887 SPPMOT history

G887 SPP is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
92,005 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G887 SPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

G887 SPP was last recorded at 92,005 miles on 3 Apr 2023, 551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,454 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
551 miles
Average per year
963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,005 miles
  • 2022 – 91,454 miles
  • 2021 – 91,434 miles
  • 2020 – 90,570 miles
  • 2019 – 88,985 miles
  • 2018 – 88,620 miles
  • 2017 – 86,309 miles
  • 2016 – 84,140 miles
  • 2015 – 81,123 miles
  • 2014 – 79,576 miles
  • 2009 – 79,535 miles
  • 2008 – 79,273 miles
  • 2007 – 78,303 miles
  • 2006 – 75,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,005 miles
    Test number
    879547340942
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail92,004 miles (+550)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,004 miles
    Test number
    181493594039
    • MajorFront Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass91,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,454 miles
    Test number
    599920895170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail91,452 miles (+12)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    569656262935
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail91,440 miles (+6)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,440 miles
    Test number
    242396844451
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective fault on front lights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Fail91,434 miles (+864)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    792510965789
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,570 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    620556547578
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail90,567 miles (+1,582)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,567 miles
    Test number
    308704011725
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced elctrical fault (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,985 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    767917604955
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail88,985 miles (+365)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    919964712121
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass88,620 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    280136892656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail88,602 miles (+2,293)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    597828219601
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass86,309 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,309 miles
    Test number
    438333412717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,140 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,140 miles
    Test number
    520154053960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,123 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    387461305160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    409850004109
    • NoteNearside front and both rear tyres have age cracking to sidewalls

  17. Fail79,576 miles (+41)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    856297794047
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front and both rear tyres have age cracking to sidewalls

  18. Fail79,535 miles (+262)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,535 miles
    Test number
    723043399084
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass79,273 miles (+970)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    500462498048
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f head light aim
    • NoteAdvise slight play in rear wheel bearings
    • NoteAdvise window bean repaired

  20. Fail78,303 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    232314097065
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear wheel bearings
    • NoteAdvise surface corrision on o/s/f inner wing

  21. Pass78,303 miles (+2,670)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    712144697029
    • NoteAdvise rear wheel bearings
    • NoteAdvise surface corrision on o/s/f inner wing

  22. Pass75,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    832085696027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G887 SPP

Does G887 SPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G887 SPP expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G887 SPP?
The MOT on G887 SPP expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G887 SPP done?
G887 SPP was recorded at 92,005 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2023, an average of 963 miles a year.
Has G887 SPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G887 SPP has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on G887 SPP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on G887 SPP find?
G887 SPP passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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