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G781 WOT

1989 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,212 mi
Last recorded186,212 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D93,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 WOT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 186,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 180,833 miles

offside front jacking point has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2009 177,232 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 177,153 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 171,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 171,043 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 171,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,538 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 165,684 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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G781 WOT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G781 WOT, 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 G781 WOT registered?

G781 WOT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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