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G975 VJM

1989 Talbot Express

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,032 mi
Last recorded67,032 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG975 VJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,032 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,022 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubber mounts (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake cables (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,668 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewalls perishing

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,934 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls are perished and cracked

Offside front tyre sidewalls are perished and cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2012 64,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls are perished and cracked

Offside front tyre sidewalls are perished and cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2011 64,298 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,824 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,306 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 62,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 58,323 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,045 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 5,500 miles

HandBrake & Foot Brake Close To Limit.

Fail 18 Apr 2006 54,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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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G975 VJM is a 1989 Talbot Express in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G975 VJM, 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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G975 VJM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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