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G32 BVN

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,491 mi
Last recorded59,491 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG32 BVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,491 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under panels below headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen lower panel surround (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 59,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under panels below headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen lower panel surround (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,359 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlight panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 59,359 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlight panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,309 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,234 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,201 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,585 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 5 May 2015 55,566 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 55,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,121 miles

n/s front cv boot in poor condition

o/s front cv boot in poor condition

play in n/s front wheel bearing

rear tyres in poor condition

slight earth faults with rear lights

x1 flexi brake hose in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2013 53,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2012 52,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 52,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking on outter walls

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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G32 BVN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G32 BVN, 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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G32 BVN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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