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G694 MWD

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,624 mi
Last recorded103,624 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG694 MWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,624 miles

Indicator switch faulty broken (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s rear outline marker light inop

Fail 19 Jul 2023 103,624 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine drips engine running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s rear outline marker light inop

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 102,483 miles

Brake cable knotted both (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 101,696 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position switch stalk broken (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 101,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure adjuster broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position switch stalk broken (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 100,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 100,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front left hand drive headlight fitted

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded and swollen

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 99,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both front inner wings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded and swollen

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings rusted and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 98,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings rusted and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings rusting and weak (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing rusted and weak (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,081 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing rusted and weak (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,719 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,283 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 88,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 88,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 85,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2012 85,025 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2010 84,433 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

offside front top marker light out

Fail 21 Aug 2010 84,433 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

offside front top marker light out

Pass 5 Sep 2009 81,844 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 81,816 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,097 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 80,097 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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G694 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G694 MWD, 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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G694 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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