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G924 OTV

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,511 mi
Last recorded108,511 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG924 OTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 108,511 miles

near side headlamp aim beam image not very good

Fail 29 May 2010 108,509 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 107,860 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 107,833 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 107,734 miles

protective coating peeling on steel brake pipes resulting in corrosion †engine oil leak --possibly crank shaft oil seal this may result in oil contaminating brakes if it develops

Pass 12 Sep 2006 103,968 miles

1)SURFACE CORROSION STEEL BRAKE PIPES †2)SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S LOWER SWIVEL †3)slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2006 103,711 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 103,711 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake warning light on.

corrosion to offside front brake pipe.

excess corrosion to nearside front inner wing.

front brake discs worn.

minor damage to screen.

nearside headlight aim low.

nearside headlight deteriorated.

offside door catch deteriorated.

offside steering rack gaiter twisted.

rear exhaust mount deteriorated.

spare wheel insecure.

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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G924 OTV is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G924 OTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G924 OTV registered?

G924 OTV is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G924 OTV safe to buy?

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