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G465 CPH

1989 Talbot Express

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

200,706 mi
Last recorded200,706 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG465 CPH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 200,706 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 200,500 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general underbody corrosion

indicator relay noisey

irregular wear on rear tyres

n/s wiper blade slightly insecure

n/s/f sidelight dim

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2010 192,232 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE STILL SLIGHTLY LOW

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED AND PERRISHED WITH AGE

OIL LEAKS

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

WIPERS POOR IN OPERATION

Fail 22 Nov 2010 192,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED AND PERRISHED WITH AGE

OIL LEAKS

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

WIPERS POOR IN OPERATION

Pass 23 Nov 2009 183,798 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

BODY WORK IN POOR CONDITION

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

GROANING NOISE FROM STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN/COWLINGS

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN ON LIMIT 10MM

N/S/R LAMP CLUSTER IN POOR CONDITION

NOISE FROM N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN SLIGHTLY POOR

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKED AND PERRISHED WITH AGE

SEAT MOUNTINGS STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 27 Nov 2008 176,276 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

general underbody corrosion

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Nov 2008 176,276 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f head light full of condensation

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 166,789 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 166,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 158,876 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 158,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front n/s & o/s chassis corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2005 149,144 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 149,144 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding in places

movement in lower steering U.J

n/s/f brake flexi starting to perish

n/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f cv gaitor slightly leaking grease

oil leaks

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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G465 CPH is a 1989 Talbot Express in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G465 CPH, 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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G465 CPH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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