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G60 BDC

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,101 mi
Last recorded60,101 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG60 BDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,101 miles

Corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,434 miles

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

Nearside Front panel under wing corroded but not within 30cms of a component

Offside Front panel under wing corroded but not within 30cms of a component

severa patches of corrosion on underside of body but not part of the structure of the vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,835 miles

both rear tyres perished

most metal brake pipes corroded

various areas of corrosion to cab and underside of van

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,184 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 55,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,333 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 54,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,147 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,987 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,611 miles

N/S/F outer C/V gaiter perishing

O/S handbrake cable poor condition

O/S/R spring to axle bolts !

exhaust mountings !

front suspention corroding

rear leaf springs corroding

rear leaf springs,rear mounting brackets corroding

service brake performance low 54%

Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,611 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

1x brake hose ferrule corroding N/S/F

N/S/F outer C/V gaiter perishing

O/S handbrake cable poor condition

O/S/R spring to axle bolts !

exhaust mountings !

front suspention corroding

rear leaf springs corroding

rear leaf springs,rear mounting brackets corroding

service brake performance low 54%

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,129 miles

both rear tyres and offside front have cracking to sidewalls

Fail 1 Jun 2007 53,129 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust rubber mountings perrished

both rear tyres and the offside front have cracking to the sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2005 51,777 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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G60 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G60 BDC, 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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G60 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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