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G147 WKV

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,938 mi
Last recorded91,938 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 WKV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 91,938 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 91,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted x2 (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,930 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 84,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,755 miles

exhaust mountings deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rubber exhuast mounts deterioated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,410 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounts deteriaoted

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 80,128 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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G147 WKV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G147 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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What year was G147 WKV registered?

G147 WKV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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