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G92 JVF

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,081 mi
Last recorded130,081 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG92 JVF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 130,081 miles

General slight corrosion to cab and underside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,636 miles

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 129,636 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,423 miles

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 129,401 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed As a result of Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,905 miles

Fuel cap is temporary locking type

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (7.1.2)

Underside of vehicle generally lightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,522 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (step area) (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both mirror arms worn

slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 9 Apr 2016 128,522 miles

both mirror arms worn

slight bind both rear brakes

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (step area) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 128,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screen chipped in places

Pass 6 Aug 2014 128,114 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 128,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 126,681 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 126,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2010 90,888 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise all metal brake pipes.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 90,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear gearbox rubber mounting worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 90,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear gearbox rubber mounting worn

Fail 1 Aug 2008 83,975 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,889 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 81,363 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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G92 JVF is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G92 JVF, 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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G92 JVF is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 December 1989.

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