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G712 PTA

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,142 mi
Last recorded66,142 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 PTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 66,142 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,377 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,971 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 56,831 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 55,769 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracks appearing in sidewall

offside rear tyre cracks appearing in sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,426 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres, cracks appearing in sidewalls

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,314 miles

light cracks appearing in all tyre sidewalls

Pass 7 Feb 2015 50,816 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 50,815 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 49,341 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 49,341 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,986 miles

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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G712 PTA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G712 PTA, 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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What year was G712 PTA registered?

G712 PTA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G712 PTA safe to buy?

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