MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G492 WPU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G492 WPU, 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 G492 WPU registered?
G492 WPU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 18 August 1989.
Is G492 WPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for G492 WPU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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