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G861 CDC

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 CDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front steps slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,365 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front step corroded.

Offside Front step corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 65,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front step corroded.

Offside Front step corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear bald on outer edge

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 20 Jan 2018 65,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear bald on outer edge

Offside Front footbrake slow to react when pressed

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2017 64,109 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,717 miles

corrosion on wheel arches

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated and repaired

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

Fail 24 Jul 2014 59,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Feb 2013 57,760 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,224 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,222 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,719 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 53,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,361 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cooling fan not working

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,398 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 49,395 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,410 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

very faint noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2006 44,818 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 44,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

front both sides under wings starting to corrode

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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G861 CDC is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G861 CDC, 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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G861 CDC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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