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G875 NFK

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG875 NFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 60,754 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 55,044 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 47,724 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,897 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,070 miles

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

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

frt brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Jun 2011 39,070 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

frt brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,977 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

centre font upper (slam pannel) corroded

hazzard switch visual tell tail inoperative

indicator visual tell tail inoperative

nearside front upper side marker inoperative

nearside rear seat insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,149 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 38,149 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,090 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front / rear brake slow to respond

offside upper sidelamp/marker inop

rear brake compesator valve sticking

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 34,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G875 NFK is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G875 NFK, 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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G875 NFK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G875 NFK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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