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G257 RNJ

1989 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,353 mi
Last recorded113,353 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D93,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 RNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 113,353 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside & offside headlamps

front brake discs corroding

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front strut damp

Fail 9 Oct 2009 113,353 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

condensation in nearside & offside headlamps

front brake discs corroding

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front strut damp

Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,136 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside rear bumper missing

nearside rear light lens damaged

temporary repair to nearside mirror

Fail 2 Oct 2008 97,133 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside rear bumper missing

nearside rear light lens damaged

temporary repair to nearside mirror

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,582 miles

offside rear reflector broken

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake discs starting to corrode

brake pad wiring broken

condensation in nearside headlamp

exhaust mountings perishing

nearside rear bumper missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 94,040 miles

Dampness o/s/f/ shocker, both front flexis,perished, both front coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2006 94,040 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front coil springs are slightly corroded

both offside front flexys perished

brake fluid level low

dampness around offside front shocker

offside rear tyre cut on inner wall

oil level low

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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G257 RNJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,452 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G257 RNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G257 RNJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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