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G855 BPA

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,798 mi
Last recorded75,798 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 BPA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 75,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,142 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 75,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,561 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,091 miles

RFRS AS PER MOT 135063481429

Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,600 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 71,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,304 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,304 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2008 68,116 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 68,105 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,441 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,848 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 64,848 miles

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.

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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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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G855 BPA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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