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G132 WKV

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,098 mi
Last recorded83,098 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 WKV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,098 miles

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wheel arches corroded

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,308 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

battery insecure

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to front inner/outer wings

fuel pipes corroded

lower valence corroded front

Fail 5 Jun 2018 77,308 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement compensator (1.1.15 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working front, rear, side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

battery insecure

front inner/outer wings corroded

front lower valence corroded

screenwash weak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,002 miles

Corrosion to front sus prescribed areas but not excessive and inner wheel arches corroded outside of a prescribed area

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion to brake pipes, general vehicle components and front brake hose ferrules but not excessive

Squeal from front brakes during rbt, some pitting to front brake discs, recommend removal of front wheels to fully inspect front brakes as not fully visable

Wiper blade front split

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 76,999 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Corrosion to front sus prescribed areas but not excessive and inner wheel arches corroded outside of a prescribed area

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion to brake pipes, general vehicle components and front brake hose ferrules but not excessive

Squeal from front brakes during rbt, some pitting to front brake discs, recommend removal of front wheels to fully inspect front brakes as not fully visable

Wiper blade front split

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 76,999 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

24% front brake imbalance

Front brake discs pitted and squeal from offside front during rbt recommend removal of wheels for full inspection

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes, general vehicle components and front brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessively

slight corrosion front sus area but not excessive and inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,964 miles

Exhaust rubbers missing (exhaust is secure)

Wiper blade split

running gear, brake pipes and some areas corroded but not excessive

slight brake fluctuation

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust rubbers missing or broken but exhaust is secure

Running gear, brake pipes and some areas corroded but not excessive

Slight brake fluctuation

wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,055 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,174 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,393 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 68,279 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,369 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both f discs worn & corroded

both f tie bar bushes split

fuel pipes on injector pump heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 65,298 miles

front valance corroded. †unable to measure front brake pads. †

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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G132 WKV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G132 WKV, 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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G132 WKV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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