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G916 OTV

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,177 mi
Last recorded129,177 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 OTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 129,177 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear inner pannels

nearside mirror damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2008 129,163 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear inner pannels

nearside mirror damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2007 123,741 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 129,581 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2006 121,682 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 121,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G916 OTV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G916 OTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G916 OTV registered?

G916 OTV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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