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B709 GAU

1984 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB709 GAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2008 98,191 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

excess corrotion on body panels ,bonnet,door steps,ect.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 97,341 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 97,341 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B709 GAU 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 B709 GAU, 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 B709 GAU registered?

B709 GAU is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B709 GAU safe to buy?

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