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G894 WFC

1990 Talbot Express 1500 D

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

221,146 mi
Last recorded221,146 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D78,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG894 WFC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2008 221,146 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight blow from exhaust centre silencer joint

Pass 19 Oct 2007 221,146 miles

o/s and n/s rear springs becoming weak

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

rust on n/s/f chassis

Fail 18 Sep 2007 221,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

leak on exhaust joint

rear o/s and n/s springs becoming weak

rust to n/s/f chassis

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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G894 WFC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 78,309 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G894 WFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G894 WFC registered?

G894 WFC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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