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G799 ONN

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,911 mi
Last recorded101,911 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 ONN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted to both head lamps

Fail 3 Oct 2018 101,895 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,539 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 99,536 miles

Electrical wiring insecure around throttle and brake pedal (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,524 miles

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

o/s/r cross axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 90,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

o/s/r cross axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,848 miles

offside rear cross axle brake pipe corroded,n/s/r tyre badly cracked,exhaust rubber insercure

Fail 7 Aug 2015 78,834 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear cross axle brake pipe corroded,n/s/r tyre badly cracked,exhaust rubber insercure

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,845 miles

front discs pitted

n/s/f cv boot in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2014 67,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs are rusty due to vehicle standing for long periods and not been run

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,018 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,906 miles

rear engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,947 miles

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

exhaust rubber hangers (4) in poor condition/splitting.

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,451 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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G799 ONN is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G799 ONN, 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 G799 ONN registered?

G799 ONN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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