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G652 BJT

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,025 mi
Last recorded82,025 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG652 BJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 82,025 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 82,020 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 82,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,012 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,403 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 81,403 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,804 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,494 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G652 BJT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G652 BJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G652 BJT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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