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G220 URV

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,054 mi
Last recorded86,054 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG220 URV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,822 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 rubbers for exhaust are cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,594 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,839 miles

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

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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G220 URV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G220 URV, 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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What year was G220 URV registered?

G220 URV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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