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WM55 GGP

2005 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,676 mi
Last recorded67,676 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM55 GGP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 67,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 67,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,716 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on limit (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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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WM55 GGP is a 2005 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM55 GGP, 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 21 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WM55 GGP registered?

WM55 GGP is a 2005 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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