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G149 BPY

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,514 mi
Last recorded126,514 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 BPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 126,514 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp masks fitted flat beam image

Pass 16 Jul 2024 124,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 122,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,682 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 115,808 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 114,513 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 112,722 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 112,741 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,891 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 110,879 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,921 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,884 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,925 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 105,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper Blades Split On Ends

Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front flexi brake hose insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2013 102,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front flexi brake hose insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,748 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 97,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 97,720 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,707 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 89,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,693 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 79,646 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G149 BPY is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 G149 BPY, 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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G149 BPY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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