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G24 DDG

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,683 mi
Last recorded53,683 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 DDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 53,683 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,561 miles

1 of 2 Nearside rear sidelamps inop

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 53,561 miles

1 of 2 Nearside rear sidelamps inop

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 7 May 2009 53,351 miles

Nearside front brake shows ovality on brake test

Offside front brake slight ovality

Rear suspension slightly stiff in operation

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,024 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 53,024 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 52,370 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 52,370 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,887 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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G24 DDG is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G24 DDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G24 DDG registered?

G24 DDG is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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