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G923 SCU

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,886 mi
Last recorded80,886 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 SCU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,886 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play at rear bearings

slight seepage at n/s/f c.v boot

Fail 20 Aug 2020 80,885 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play at rear bearings

slight seepage at n/s/f c.v boot

Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,385 miles

oil leak

slight play on all 4 wheel bearings

travel on handbrake

Fail 21 Aug 2017 77,372 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

oil leak

slight play on all 4 wheel bearings

travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,942 miles

headlight aim not tested

oil leak

play at n/s/f bearing

slight play at rear bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

headlight aim not tested

oil leak

play at n/s/f bearing

slight play at rear bearings

Pass 19 May 2015 71,043 miles

engine oily

lots of movement at exhaust but still secure

slight play at n/s/r bearing

slight play at o/s/f bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 71,014 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oily

lots of movement at exhaust but still secure

slight play at n/s/r bearing

slight play at o/s/f bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,503 miles

engine oily

slight play at n/s/f bearing

slight play at o/s/r bearing

Fail 9 Apr 2014 63,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oily

slight play at n/s/f bearing

slight play at o/s/r bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,159 miles

Engine oily

Front reg plate in poor condition

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front outer cv gaitor in poor condition

Offside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

Slight play in both offside front and offside rear wheels but not excessive

Fail 11 Jan 2013 62,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Engine oily

Front reg plate in poor condition

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front outer cv gaitor in poor condition

Offside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

Slight play in both offside front and offside rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,430 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,888 miles

brake imbalance axle two

Fail 14 Mar 2011 58,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,825 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear suspention unit not functioning correctly. no fluant movment

Fail 17 Mar 2010 57,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear suspention unit not functioning correctly. no fluant movment

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,291 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,445 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,107 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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G923 SCU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G923 SCU, 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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G923 SCU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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