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F765 GDH

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,165 mi
Last recorded48,165 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF765 GDH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 48,165 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing brake pipe

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,666 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 47,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 46,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,694 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,520 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,222 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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F765 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F765 GDH, 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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F765 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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