MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,798 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to front inner panel
corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
corrossion to nearside outer sill/door shut
radiator in poor condition
rear leaf springs heavily corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion to front inner panel
corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
corrossion to nearside outer sill/door shut
radiator in poor condition
rear leaf springs heavily corroded
2x rubber exhaust hangers missing
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
battery insecure
battery tray corroded
corrosion to front of nearside outer sill
corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
exhaust system corroded
front panel corroded
front suspension mountings corroded
poor beam pattern both headlights reflectors poor condition
radiator in poor condition
rear leaf spring mountings corroded
RFRS AS PER MOT 135063481429
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Coolant leak
all exhaust rubbers perishing starting to split
corrosion to front of nearside outer sill
fronty edge of bonnet heavily corroded
headlight internals poor condition
offside rear upper brake light not working
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G855 BPA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G855 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 G855 BPA registered?
G855 BPA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 September 1989.
Is G855 BPA safe to buy?
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