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G131 CPJ

1989 Talbot Express 1000 D

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,217 mi
Last recorded105,217 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D91,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 CPJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2011 105,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 103,919 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 102,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing/cracking.

Pass 28 May 2008 101,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,877 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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G131 CPJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 91,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G131 CPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G131 CPJ registered?

G131 CPJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G131 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G131 CPJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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