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G224 URV

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,269 mi
Last recorded52,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG224 URV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,603 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 50,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,949 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 48,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,873 miles

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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G224 URV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 79,290 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 G224 URV, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G224 URV registered?

G224 URV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G224 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G224 URV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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