MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Dampness o/s/f/ shocker, both front flexis,perished, both front coil springs corroded
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G257 RNJ registered?
G257 RNJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 14 November 1989.
Is G257 RNJ safe to buy?
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