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G886 VOW

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,101 mi
Last recorded70,101 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 VOW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 70,101 miles

FULL SET WHEELTRIMS FITTED

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER ARM HAS NO SPRING TENSION ON ARM (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FULL SET WHEELTRIMS FITTED

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner wings thin with corrosion

Offside Front Inner wings thin with corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both cab steps / inner sill / outriggers holed and corroded but outwith prescribed areas

handbrake only just meeting minimum requirements @ 18% efficiency

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,801 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,219 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 68,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn is a siren (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,517 miles

Both front chassis legs are corroded outwith prescribed areas

Both nearside front brake pipes heavily greased

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly perished

Nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded outwith prescribed area

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Slight play in both front wheel bearings but not excessive

Fail 5 Jul 2017 67,513 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front chassis legs are corroded outwith prescribed areas

Both nearside front brake pipes heavily greased

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly perished

Nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded outwith prescribed area

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 61,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,415 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

advise offside front headlamp inner reflector deteroated

advise offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2011 61,415 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

advise offside front headlamp inner reflector deteroated

advise offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2009 60,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

advise offside front headlamp inner reflector slight corroded

advise offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,484 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

advise offside front headlamp inner reflector slight corroded

advise offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,370 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside rear tyre perished

advise offside front headlamp faded but beam pattern ok

Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,370 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside rear tyre perished

advise offside front headlamp faded but beam pattern ok

Fail 31 Jul 2007 59,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,523 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 59,018 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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G886 VOW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G886 VOW, 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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G886 VOW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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