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G111 OKP

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,709 mi
Last recorded54,709 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 OKP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,709 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,925 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,396 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,459 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,867 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 50,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 5,038 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 5,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,634 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,397 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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G111 OKP is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G111 OKP, 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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G111 OKP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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