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G250 PKN

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,680 mi
Last recorded155,680 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG250 PKN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 155,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 151,367 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2016 149,331 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 149,318 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 143,825 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 140,546 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 140,532 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 138,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 132,329 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 132,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 127,440 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 127,432 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2009 119,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 112,053 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 112,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 106,109 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 106,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s inner wing slight corrosion

o/s/r spring leaf moved

Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,628 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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G250 PKN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G250 PKN, 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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G250 PKN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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