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G255 VPO

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,976 mi
Last recorded146,976 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 VPO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2014 146,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 146,976 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 146,954 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rust on drivers step

rust on n/s step

Pass 28 Feb 2012 144,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 127,244 miles

minor corrosion offside inner wheel arch

Pass 1 Oct 2009 122,399 miles

O/s outer sill panel badly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2009 122,399 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/s outer sill panel badly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 121,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 120,289 miles

as per 712145757180

Fail 4 Jun 2007 120,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake load valve becoming stiff †slight play & noise both rear bearings †offside rear shock mount corroded quite badly †all front brake hoses badly cracked /.splitting

condensation nearside headlamp †offside lower sill very rusty †offside & nearside front arches & in ner arches corroded & extensivelly welded †offside rear parkbrake cable poor condition

judder from offside front brake in rolling road †park brake lever travels almost to stop, little reserve travel †although welding painted over, some welds appear poor

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease, can see no splits †nearside front inner cv joint worn, becoming noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2006 119,336 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 119,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ADVISE SLIGHT BEARING NOISE FROM O/S AND N/S REAR HUBS/WHEEL BEARINGS

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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G255 VPO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G255 VPO, 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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G255 VPO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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