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G735 BDC

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,279 mi
Last recorded68,279 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG735 BDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,279 miles

advise corrosion to offside and near side front inner wheel arches

Fail 19 Jun 2013 68,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise corrosion to offside and near side front inner wheel arches

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,108 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 67,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs pitted.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,174 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,267 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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G735 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G735 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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G735 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G735 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G735 BDC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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