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G953 XJB

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,992 mi
Last recorded97,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG953 XJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 97,992 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 May 2009 97,987 miles

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,959 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

damage to offside rear, not considered excessive at time of test

lower gearbox mount collapsed

Fail 15 Jul 2008 97,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

damage to offside rear, not considered excessive at time of test

lower gearbox mount collapsed

Pass 5 May 2007 95,053 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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G953 XJB is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G953 XJB, 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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G953 XJB is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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