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F906 GKX

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,600 mi
Last recorded77,600 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF906 GKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,600 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective offside hinge (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foremost (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foremost (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers door deteriorated at lower quarter

front scuttle panel heavily corroded

fuel tank corroded

passengers front door deteriorated at lower quarter

rear axle rusty

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undercarrage corrorded

various body panels,wheel arches,under bonnet corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 76,870 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear leaf springs sagging

engine sump rusty

nearside door corroded

nearside sill corroded

nearside wheel arch corroded

offside door corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside sill corroded

scuttle panel heavily corroded

underside of vehicle including various suspension components corroded

various panels heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,869 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery box heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 75,869 miles

Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery box heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,784 miles

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

advise nearside rear parking brake low

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,783 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside rear parking brake low

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,751 miles

advise rear tail pipe corroded

bodywork and underside in a poor condition

both sides front discs heavily pitted

nearside rear parking brake low

battery and tray insecure at nearside

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,750 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise rear tail pipe corroded

bodywork and underside in a poor condition

both sides front discs heavily pitted

nearside rear parking brake low

battery and tray insecure at nearside

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,018 miles

front bumper holed

underside of vehicle in a poor condition

windscreen chipped

advise front panels under headlamps holed and corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 67,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper holed

underside of vehicle in a poor condition

windscreen chipped

advise front panels under headlamps holed and corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 64,278 miles

front panel heavily corroded

various inner wing panels and panels corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,278 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front panel heavily corroded

various inner wing panels and panels corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 60,666 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 60,660 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,016 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT PANEL CORROSION NOT STRUCTURAL

Pass 15 Feb 2006 59,380 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 59,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F906 GKX is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 F906 GKX, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F906 GKX is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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