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G776 MTO

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,960 mi
Last recorded65,960 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG776 MTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,960 miles

Front registration plate delaminating

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror broken

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 65,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminating

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror broken

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 61,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 60,034 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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G776 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G776 MTO, 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 G776 MTO registered?

G776 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G776 MTO safe to buy?

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