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G76 MMA

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,859 mi
Last recorded62,859 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 MMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,859 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 61,922 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,922 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,383 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 61,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2005 60,049 miles

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

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

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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G76 MMA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G76 MMA, 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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G76 MMA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G76 MMA safe to buy?

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