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G666 HKY

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,819 mi
Last recorded168,819 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG666 HKY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 168,819 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 168,819 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 165,309 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 165,308 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 162,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ofside inner & outer sills heavily cover over

Pass 29 Feb 2012 157,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 156,324 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine has no power/acceleration, suspect pump may have been tamperd with???.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 152,978 miles

battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2005 148,931 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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G666 HKY is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G666 HKY, 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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G666 HKY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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