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G63 BDC

1989 Talbot Express

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

121,593 mi
Last recorded121,593 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG63 BDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 121,593 miles

Exhaust system insecure complete system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch area both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bumper mount area to inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch area holed numerous places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray corroded away (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis led by gearbox mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure rear lower bolt no long enough to retain the threads through the nut (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bumper mount area to inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner upper arch holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area holed numerous places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray holed inner wing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced holed in numerous places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced osf outer sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill outer holed in numerous places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch to inner and outer sill missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet corroded away at latch and stay positions (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision b pillar lower not attached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision from underneath holed in foot step area (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inner arch area BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture bo0th brake pipes to master cylinder (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer rigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes top and bottom (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring areas front and rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded servo corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes top and bottom (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of the spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring areas front and rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

whole of underneath covered in underseal front o rear

Pass 12 Dec 2022 121,023 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 120,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch in 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery tray slight corrosion

horn switch defective

Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 110,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody has been undersealed in various places

Fail 29 Nov 2019 107,642 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody has been undersealed in various places

Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,725 miles

general corrosion under van

n.s.f brake pipe rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2018 106,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general corrosion under van

n.s.f brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,526 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2017 105,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 105,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion around front chassis

rear brake hose perished.

slight play in steering.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,250 miles

general corrosion under car.

slight split in n/s c/v gaiter.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 103,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

general corrosion under car.

slight split in n/s c/v gaiter.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,894 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion under car.

rear brake hose perished.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 21 May 2014 100,881 miles

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

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

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

rear brake hose perished.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion under car.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,160 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished. rear brake hose perished. general corrosion around vehicle.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished. rear brake hose perished. general corrosion around vehicle.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,341 miles

o/s/f disc pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,638 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,912 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 74,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

corrosion starting to offside front wheel arch

corrosion to front brake discs

play in both front wheel bearings

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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G63 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 G63 BDC, 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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G63 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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