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G927 WNR

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,822 mi
Last recorded131,822 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG927 WNR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 131,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 129,183 miles

both outer cv boots greasy

slight exhaust leak from front end

Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,145 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 127,145 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 125,807 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 125,807 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 123,825 miles

Offside Front c.v. boot slightly split

Pass 12 May 2017 122,140 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 121,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 121,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 121,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 121,643 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 121,635 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 121,421 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 121,282 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 121,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 121,180 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 121,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 120,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 120,835 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 120,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 120,626 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 120,626 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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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G927 WNR is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G927 WNR, 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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G927 WNR is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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