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G665 EVP

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,516 mi
Last recorded48,516 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG665 EVP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,516 miles

Front beam deflectors fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 48,516 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,867 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slighty pitted + scored

gearbox mountins perished

nearside rear handbrake just made requirmant

nearside+ offside front track control arm bushes perished

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

slight movemant in front + rear wheel berins

slight noise from rear brake when applied

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,161 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded scored and pitted

gearbos mounting bush slight movement + slightly perished

nearside + offside front track control arm bush slightly perished

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

slight movement in all 4 wheel bearings

various exhaust bushes slightly perished

Fail 9 Aug 2014 47,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded scored and pitted

gearbos mounting bush slight movement + slightly perished

nearside + offside front body marker lamps inoperative + offside rear lens missing + inoperative

nearside + offside front track control arm bush slightly perished

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside front corner inoperative but bot another two lamps front and side

slight movement in all 4 wheel bearings

various exhaust bushes slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2013 45,494 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,314 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,264 miles

Play in the nearside front hub

Both front tie bar bushes perished

Both front track control arm inner bushes perished

Brake warning light on

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Two cuts on the nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,149 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s parking brake "sticky"

non obligatory position lamp n/s/f not working

non standard exhaust mountings fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant stain on the back of the engine

front number plate is damaged

number plate lamps are dull

o/s rear tyre is badly perished

oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2006 41,083 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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G665 EVP is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G665 EVP, 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 G665 EVP registered?

G665 EVP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G665 EVP safe to buy?

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