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G846 BPA

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,504 mi
Last recorded87,504 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG846 BPA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,504 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

rear suspension has little damping effect

Pass 10 Sep 2024 87,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,959 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 64,939 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,479 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,057 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 40,892 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 40,892 miles

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

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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G846 BPA is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G846 BPA, 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 G846 BPA registered?

G846 BPA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G846 BPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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