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G905 PMV

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG905 PMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 82,610 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 82,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe coroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 70% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2022 81,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 78% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,247 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 77,027 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 77,027 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,890 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,351 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,562 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,554 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,405 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,302 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber mounting rubbers perished and split

offside rear body marker light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,248 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 74,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

centre exhaust rubber missing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 69,916 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,916 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 67,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,062 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 59,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,043 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 53,043 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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G905 PMV is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 G905 PMV, 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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G905 PMV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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