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VIW 6089

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,762 mi
Last recorded72,762 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 6089
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 72,762 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 72,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,282 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 69,411 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 66,444 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator belt may have slight play!

Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,053 miles

Exhaust rubbers are starting to perish

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 64,053 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust rubbers are starting to perish

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 60,590 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 55,563 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,245 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust rubbers deteriating

horn quiet

movement in n/s headlamp

one of a pair of front exhaust mounts missing

power steering rack damp

rear gearbox mount broken

slight interaction to lights

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

slight play to front wheel bearings

various suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,245 miles

brake fluid level low

exhaust rubbers deteriating

horn quiet

movement in n/s headlamp

one of a pair of front exhaust mounts missing

power steering rack damp

rear gearbox mount broken

slight interaction to lights

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

slight play to front wheel bearings

various suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,533 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 51,533 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,930 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 49,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system

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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VIW 6089 is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 VIW 6089, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIW 6089 registered?

VIW 6089 is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is VIW 6089 safe to buy?

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