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H689 UVG

1991 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,684 mi
Last recorded130,684 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D102,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH689 UVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 130,684 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 130,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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H689 UVG is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 102,061 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H689 UVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H689 UVG registered?

H689 UVG is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 1 April 1991.

Is H689 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H689 UVG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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