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G623 UVM

1990 Talbot Express 1500 D

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,768 mi
Last recorded164,768 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D78,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG623 UVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 164,768 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 164,768 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 159,819 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 159,782 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 153,430 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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G623 UVM is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 78,309 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G623 UVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G623 UVM registered?

G623 UVM is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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