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G409 BFX

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,205 mi
Last recorded80,205 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG409 BFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,205 miles

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 80,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,205 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 80,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 75,532 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,208 miles

carburettor adjusted

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,965 miles

ADVISE WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED ZONE A

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 62,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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

o/s/r corner valance corroded

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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G409 BFX is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G409 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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G409 BFX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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