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OIW 4004

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,257 mi
Last recorded106,257 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 4004
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,257 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2026 106,229 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 103,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 100,798 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,235 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 91,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018
Fail 28 Jun 2018 90,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,149 miles

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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OIW 4004 is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 OIW 4004, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OIW 4004 registered?

OIW 4004 is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is OIW 4004 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIW 4004 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OIW 4004 have outstanding finance?

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