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G170 MCL

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,300 mi
Last recorded60,300 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 MCL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,300 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,591 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,743 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 58,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,250 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2006 52,521 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 52,520 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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G170 MCL is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G170 MCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G170 MCL is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G170 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G170 MCL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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