MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
front tyres are deteriorating
o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes are rusty but not swolen
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded
o/s front tyre starting to deteriorate on side walls
Oil leak
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded
o/s front tyre starting to deteriorate on side walls
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G957 SYW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 G957 SYW, 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 G957 SYW registered?
G957 SYW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G957 SYW safe to buy?
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