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G105 PTS

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,985 mi
Last recorded65,985 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 PTS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 65,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,595 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 65,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,029 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,686 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,069 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,114 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,643 miles

both front cv gaitors slightly perished

Pass 6 Feb 2007 54,559 miles

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 30 Jan 2007 54,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

engine cooling fan not working

nearside and offside rear brake flex pipe rusting at ferrals

play in offside front hub

Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

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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G105 PTS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G105 PTS, 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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What year was G105 PTS registered?

G105 PTS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 August 1989.

Is G105 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G105 PTS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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