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G251 BPY

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,861 mi
Last recorded58,861 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 BPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near steering rack (visible in nearside arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near brake pipe/flexi mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,843 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near steering rack (visible in nearside arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near brake pipe/flexi mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 58,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,297 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank damp

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,955 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 57,955 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,656 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 57,656 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,480 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 57,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,878 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 56,244 miles

Battery insecure

Off side front brake pipe starting to rust slightly.

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

Fail 30 May 2012 56,239 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Off side front brake pipe starting to rust slightly.

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

Pass 19 May 2011 55,478 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 7 May 2010 54,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,970 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 45,771 miles

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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G251 BPY is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G251 BPY, 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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G251 BPY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 September 1989.

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