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G177 ATL

1989 Talbot Express 1000 D

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,343 mi
Last recorded84,343 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D91,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 ATL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,343 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 84,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,144 miles

crack in o/s door mirror

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,012 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 79,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

crack in o/s door mirror

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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G177 ATL is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 91,072 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G177 ATL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G177 ATL registered?

G177 ATL is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G177 ATL safe to buy?

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