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G573 LKH

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

654,147 mi
Last recorded654,147 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG573 LKH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 654,147 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel stiff (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear trailing arm stiff

Fail 15 Mar 2014 63,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear trailing arm stiff

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,396 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,977 miles

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

steering rack on o/s has slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering rack on o/s has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2010 58,002 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,002 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Throttle pedal rubber missing

n/s/f inner disc excessively pitted

o/s/f headlight slightly insecure

o/s/f inner disc excessively pitted

o/s/f rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 57,160 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,013 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 56,998 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 56,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,718 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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G573 LKH is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G573 LKH, 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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G573 LKH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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