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G739 BDC

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

120,128 mi
Last recorded120,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG739 BDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 120,128 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 120,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 120,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 120,126 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 120,997 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 120,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 119,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 119,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 May 2008 119,640 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 118,685 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 118,658 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2006 117,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 117,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G739 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G739 BDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G739 BDC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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