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G27 APY

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

73,848 mi
Last recorded73,848 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 APY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,848 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 73,828 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 73,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 73,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 63,954 miles

exhaust has minor leaks at both joints

front brake discs corroded

nearside front wheel bearing has very slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2007 61,254 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 61,254 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 58,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 58,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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G27 APY is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G27 APY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G27 APY registered?

G27 APY is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G27 APY shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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