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G67 MMA

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,757 mi
Last recorded55,757 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG67 MMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 55,757 miles

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

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

drivers seat slightly stiff to slide

light switches slightly stiff

offside front inner wing rusty

one rear exhaust mount broken center exhaust mounts have temporary mounts fitted

rear number plate starting to fade

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 May 2015 55,757 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust blow

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

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

drivers seat slightly stiff to slide

light switches slightly stiff

offside front inner wing rusty

one rear exhaust mount broken center exhaust mounts have temporary mounts fitted

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 16 May 2014 55,541 miles

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

engine runs hot

off side front inner wing starting to rust

slight exhaust blow and exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 May 2014 55,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine runs hot

off side front inner wing starting to rust

slight exhaust blow and exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 May 2013 55,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cv boots starting to perish

Fail 9 May 2013 55,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cv boots starting to perish

off side front tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 4 May 2012 55,178 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust rubbers perished

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 4 May 2012 55,178 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust rubbers perished

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,655 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,783 miles

n/sf tyre slightly worn

slight bind o/s r brake

Pass 12 May 2009 51,792 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 51,792 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 50,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,241 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,241 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust has temporary mounting but ok at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2005 49,891 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 19 Sep 2005 49,891 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G67 MMA is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G67 MMA, 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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G67 MMA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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