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G957 SYW

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG957 SYW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 73,666 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 72,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,431 miles

Oil leak

front tyres are deteriorating

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes are rusty but not swolen

Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,375 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s front tyre starting to deteriorate on side walls

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2011 72,025 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,267 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 70,941 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,941 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 70,342 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,138 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 64,127 miles

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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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.

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