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G879 NFK

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,177 mi
Last recorded45,177 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 NFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 44,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,165 miles

van been standing

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,165 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

van been standing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,102 miles

light crossion on sills

Fail 30 Jun 2010 43,102 miles

light crossion on sills

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,102 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

car been standing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,102 miles

car been standing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,953 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 42,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 42,701 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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G879 NFK is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G879 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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What year was G879 NFK registered?

G879 NFK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G879 NFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G879 NFK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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