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G426 JFV

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

104,885 mi
Last recorded104,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 JFV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,885 miles

lower doors corossion heavy knock from engine extensive surface corossion on various parts of underside also very thick underseal very hard to inspect access

Fail 15 Jun 2010 104,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

lower doors corossion heavy knock from engine extensive surface corossion on various parts of underside also very thick underseal very hard to inspect access

Pass 25 May 2009 102,444 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 102,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 102,403 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 98,976 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 98,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

this vehicle has serious corossion on most of the underside.both inner sills both outer sills also the welding that has been done has about 10 mm of underseal making it difficult to assess. this vehicle needs extensive work done before retest

Pass 16 Jun 2006 95,502 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 95,488 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2005 93,784 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 93,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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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G426 JFV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G426 JFV, 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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G426 JFV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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