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G654 OFL

1989 Talbot Express 1000 D

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D91,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG654 OFL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 82,542 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 82,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

nearside front tyre side wall slightly cracked

rear cross member rusted, not in prescribed area,s

Pass 14 Dec 2005 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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G654 OFL is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 91,072 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G654 OFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G654 OFL is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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