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G867 FTG

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,555 mi
Last recorded50,555 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG867 FTG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 50,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,507 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,400 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 50,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,327 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,252 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 50,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust not suported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,995 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,238 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 47,771 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,771 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 46,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

handbrake cable mounting broken

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,665 miles

front brake disks are slightly corrode , suggest attension in the near future!

sliht play in off/side steering rack (inner track rod in the rack)

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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G867 FTG is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G867 FTG, 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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G867 FTG is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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