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G222 CPJ

1989 Talbot Express 1000 D

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

144,513 mi
Last recorded144,513 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D91,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG222 CPJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 144,513 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 137,118 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 137,106 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON REAR FACE

Pass 1 Feb 2006 135,435 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 135,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G222 CPJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G222 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 G222 CPJ registered?

G222 CPJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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