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G969 VJM

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG969 VJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all exhaust rubbers are perished

both headlight beam images are poor

Fail 7 Jan 2022 93,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

all exhaust rubbers are perished

both headlight beam images are poor

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,231 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 93,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,182 miles

headlight beam image's are poor

Fail 5 Jul 2019 93,182 miles

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

headlight beam image's are poor

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 92,296 miles

Headlamp reflector seriously defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,555 miles

both headlights are dull

Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,555 miles

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

both headlights are dull

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co to high (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive h c and lambda to high (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,104 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 82,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 79,690 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 79,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,676 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 79,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,370 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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G969 VJM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G969 VJM, 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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G969 VJM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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