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G272 TDV

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,548 mi
Last recorded93,548 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 TDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 93,548 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE / RATTLING

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

O/side rear hub bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2012 93,468 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE / RATTLING

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,847 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,136 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,136 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 71,747 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G272 TDV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G272 TDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G272 TDV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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