MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,628 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A429 BGM is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 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 A429 BGM, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A429 BGM registered?
A429 BGM is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1984.
Is A429 BGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A429 BGM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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