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G918 ARF

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG918 ARF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 83,708 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,337 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 82,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,771 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 81,742 miles

Central Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working dash switch (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 806,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,673 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,673 miles

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 78,344 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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G918 ARF is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G918 ARF, 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 G918 ARF registered?

G918 ARF is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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