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G401 BFX

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,927 mi
Last recorded38,927 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 BFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 38,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 37,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 37,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,453 miles

All road tyres cracked inbetween tread patterns but no ply or cord visible at this time. 185x14C

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,316 miles

All road tyres cracked inbetween tread patterns but no cords or ply visible at this time. 185x14C

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,305 miles

Front tyres cracked inbetween tread patterns. 185x14C

Rear tyres beginning to crack inbetween tread patterns. 185x14C

Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 33,836 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,817 miles

slight binding to o/s/ rear brake

Pass 22 May 2015 29,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,512 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 28,504 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,723 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,723 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 22,087 miles

rear exhaust mounting rings missing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,121 miles

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

nearside rear tyre started to perish

offside rear tyre wall scuffed

Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,057 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 21,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,015 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 19,004 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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G401 BFX is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G401 BFX, 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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What year was G401 BFX registered?

G401 BFX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G401 BFX safe to buy?

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