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A697 ONG

1984 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,462 mi
Last recorded67,462 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA697 ONG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,462 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

THE CAB HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AROUND WINGS AND WINDSCREEN

Fail 23 Apr 2009 67,462 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

THE CAB HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AROUND WINGS AND WINDSCREEN

Pass 12 May 2008 67,462 miles

CAB IS BADLY CORRDED

Fail 7 May 2008 67,462 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

CAB IS BADLY CORRDED

Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,409 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 67,409 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 138,656 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 138,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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A697 ONG is a 1984 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 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 A697 ONG, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A697 ONG registered?

A697 ONG is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 July 1984.

Is A697 ONG safe to buy?

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