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G252 BPY

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

82,500 mi
Last recorded82,500 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 BPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,500 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrsion notedto suspension components and bady panels

Fail 18 May 2026 82,496 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrsion notedto suspension components and bady panels

Fail 9 Apr 2026 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to body, suspension and components. (all round)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass also cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,889 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger seat slight ly insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 81,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger seat slight ly insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 81,851 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Very slow not effective (3.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Rear compensator seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside outline white marker not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Passengers front seat slightly insecure

Rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2023 81,322 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 R14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Wing mirror cracked

Passenger seat loose

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both shock bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2023 81,317 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear sill (Within 30cm of the Seatbelt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall 185R 14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Hub bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Wing mirror cracked

Passenger seat loose

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,206 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,823 miles

Central exhaust system rubber support ring missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing cracks in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch rusty crumbles under finger & thumb pressure but has no dangerous sharp edge likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Spring shackle bushes have perishing cracks

Offside Front Lower edge of O/S/F wheel arch rust holed (cosmetic)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose loose at upper fixing arm (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable guide bracket detached by rust but not affecting operation

Offside Rear Spring shackle bushes have perishing cracks

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

Offside handbrake cable casing swollen with rust but not affecting operation

Rear Brake back plates rusty

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dirt shields (5.3.2 (b))

towing trailer socket hinged weather proof cap missing

Fail 11 Jul 2019 78,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust system rubber support ring missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing cracks in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch rusty crumbles under finger & thumb pressure but has no dangerous sharp edge likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Spring shackle bushes have perishing cracks

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

Offside Front Lower edge of O/S/F wheel arch rust holed (cosmetic)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose loose at upper fixing arm (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable guide bracket detached by rust but not affecting operation

Offside Rear Spring shackle bushes have perishing cracks

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

Offside handbrake cable casing swollen with rust but not affecting operation

Rear Brake back plates rusty

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dirt shields (5.3.2 (b))

towing trailer socket hinged weather proof cap missing

Pass 23 May 2018 78,767 miles

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

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

Offside Mirror cracked

Offside Rear Handbrake cable guide/support bracket detached from rear back plate by rust

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

Rear Both rear brake back plates rusty

Rear Both rear shock absorber dirt covers corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 78,758 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake performance test not carried out due to N/S/R brake pipe squashed flat & chafed against axle bracket (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Not clipped into bracket (could jump out) ((marked yellow crayon for identification)) (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed Marked with yellow crayon for identification (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rust hole in top of short outrigger (marked with yellow crayon for identification)within 30cm of N/S/R spring hanger mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Not clipped into bracket (could jump out) ((marked yellow crayon for identification)) (3.5.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Mirror cracked

Offside Rear Handbrake cable guide/support bracket detached from rear back plate by rust

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

Rear Both rear brake back plates rusty

Rear Both rear shock absorber dirt covers corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,129 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,194 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 59,842 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 58,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 58,487 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 55,077 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 55,042 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil light coming on when engine ilding

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,328 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,327 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,443 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 53,443 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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G252 BPY is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G252 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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G252 BPY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 September 1989.

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