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G596 HAH

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,565 mi
Last recorded107,565 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 HAH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 107,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 106,919 miles

n/s/f c.v gaiter soon

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,317 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 106,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 105,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 105,040 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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G596 HAH is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G596 HAH, 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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What year was G596 HAH registered?

G596 HAH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G596 HAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G596 HAH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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