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MNZ 4975

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,326 mi
Last recorded81,326 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 4975
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,256 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 79,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 78,809 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers side rear brake slight bind

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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MNZ 4975 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 79,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MNZ 4975, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MNZ 4975 registered?

MNZ 4975 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 14 September 1989.

Is MNZ 4975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNZ 4975 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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