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G290 BDG

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,893 mi
Last recorded102,893 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 BDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,893 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 101,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,073 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,084 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2008 99,084 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 99,074 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G290 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G290 BDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G290 BDG registered?

G290 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G290 BDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G290 BDG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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