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G353 WBP

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,629 mi
Last recorded60,629 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 WBP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,629 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 60,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 59,273 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,166 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 59,166 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,782 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 55,819 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 55,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2008 55,818 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 55,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2007 54,369 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 54,369 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,602 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 53,602 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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G353 WBP is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G353 WBP, 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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G353 WBP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 September 1989.

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