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G363 UMJ

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG363 UMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,352 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,026 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,026 miles

FRONT BRAKE INDICATOR WIRES BROKEN.

REAR SILENCER FLANGE SPLIT.

WIPERS SLIGHT SMEARING OF SCREEN.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE INDICATOR WIRES BROKEN.

REAR SILENCER FLANGE SPLIT.

UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN CONDITION OF UPPER REAR SHACKLE BUSHES.

WIPERS SLIGHT SMEARING OF SCREEN.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2011 76,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2010

exhaust mount starting to split

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2009 67,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,847 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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G363 UMJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G363 UMJ, 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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G363 UMJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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