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Alternator loose
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective 3x missing/ broken only one deteriorated one left (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
alternator loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing - under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing - under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine oil level on minimum mark
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine oil level on minimum mark
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside rear light unit damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside front bumper corner missing
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded
Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside front bumper corner missing
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded
Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked
Corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside front bumper corner missing
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded
Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked
Alternator insecure
Corrosion to brake pipes
Exhaust system tail pipe deteriorated
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded
Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Alternator insecure
Corrosion to brake pipes
Exhaust system tail pipe deteriorated
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded
Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
all tyres perished / cracked and wearing uneven
corrosion to brake pipes
various areas of corrosion under motorhome
various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
all tyres perished / cracked and wearing uneven
corrosion to brake pipes
various areas of corrosion under motorhome
various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked
both front brake discs fluctuation
Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front brake slight bind
Oil leak ()
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front brake slight bind
Oil leak ()
both front brake discs fluctuation
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 rubber hangers missing (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired disconnected (3.6.E.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake has slight bind
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front brake discs have slight flucuation
exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall badly perrished
Exhaust corroded and 2 rubbers missing,Battery warning light on dash.
Oil leaks, NSF Tyre perished,NSF Arch slightly corroded
Rear leaf springs weak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Emissions not tested (7.4.B.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing And mounting damaged/deteriorated (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect And unit full of water (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding Bearing/Tyre ect not tested (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X2 Wipers not tested (8.2.3)
Exhaust corroded and 2 rubbers missing,Battery warning light on dash.
Oil leaks, NSF Tyre perished,NSF Arch slightly corroded
Rear leaf springs weak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s mirror cracked
n/s/front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust rubbers deteriroated
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust rubbers deteriroated
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
various areas of corrosion
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
heavy wear to rear gear box mounting
o/s/f head lamp lense damaged
slight perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
heavy wear to rear gear box mounting
o/s/f head lamp lense damaged
slight perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes
slight condensation in o/s headlight not affecting pattern
small chio in headlight glass
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
moderate corrosion to centre front to rear brake pipe
moderate perishing to exhaust mounting rubbers
slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe
slight ruffness in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings
v/slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s front steel brake pipe corroded,brake pipe front to rear corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Front to rear brake pipe corroded in places
Steel brake pipe to o/s front has surface corrosion
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G100 YRL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 G100 YRL, 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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G100 YRL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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