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G626 UOW

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,555 mi
Last recorded64,555 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG626 UOW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 64,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,417 miles

Nearside rear helper spring fractured

Offside rear helper spring fractured

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,060 miles

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

rear assisted springs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,060 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear assisted springs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,466 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,466 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,115 miles

rear helper springs in poor condition (corroded)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 62,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,714 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 60,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,836 miles

auxilary battery insecure

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2009 58,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

auxilary battery insecure

engine over heated during test, unable to check emissions

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,152 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

O/S HEADLAMP RELECTOR IN POOR CONDITION

O/S TRACK ROD END LEAKING GREASE

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 13 Aug 2008 57,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BATTERY INSECURE

EXHAUST HANGERS PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

O/S HEADLAMP RELECTOR IN POOR CONDITION

O/S TRACK ROD END LEAKING GREASE

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,278 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 55,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,577 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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G626 UOW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G626 UOW, 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 G626 UOW registered?

G626 UOW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G626 UOW safe to buy?

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