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G305 NKJ

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,444 mi
Last recorded61,444 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG305 NKJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,444 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

body has bad corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2010 60,878 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,573 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,545 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 56,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,188 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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G305 NKJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G305 NKJ, 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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What year was G305 NKJ registered?

G305 NKJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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