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G399 UWS

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,576 mi
Last recorded60,576 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 UWS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,576 miles

Front discs corroded

No wiring for tow bar

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2012 60,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All exhaust surport rings perised

Front discs corroded

No wiring for tow bar

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,452 miles

Battery insecure

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

headlamps poor condition

rear wheel bearings dry

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,698 miles

front to rear brake pipe in poor condition

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,479 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,475 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,051 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 50,051 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G399 UWS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G399 UWS, 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 G399 UWS registered?

G399 UWS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G399 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 UWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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