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G116 PTS

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,976 mi
Last recorded114,976 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 PTS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 114,976 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet corroded

windscreen wipers wont cancel auto

Fail 12 Mar 2022 114,976 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet corroded

windscreen wipers wont cancel auto

Fail 11 Mar 2022 114,976 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet corroded

windscreen wipers wont cancel auto

Pass 28 Oct 2020 114,959 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front c.v boot deteriorated

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front c.v boot deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wipers wont cancel auto

Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,959 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front c.v boot deteriorated

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front c.v boot deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wipers wont cancel auto

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,645 miles

Nearside Front door step corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wipers wont cancel auto

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 110,966 miles

Front wipers wont cancel auto

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 May 2018 110,953 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside 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)

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

Front wipers wont cancel auto

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 109,529 miles

Front wipers dont switch of on their but out of view

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers perrished

Fail 29 Apr 2017 109,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering top mount under arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Front wipers dont switch of on their but out of view

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 6 May 2016 108,352 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight inner front wings (6.1.A.1)

Front wipers wont cancel out of view only manuel

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 108,352 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight inner front wings (6.1.A.1)

Front wipers wont cancel out of view only manuel

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,725 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 106,720 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,540 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,604 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,048 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion on battery tray advisable to repair as soon as possible. Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,159 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 79,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,234 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 78,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G116 PTS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G116 PTS, 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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G116 PTS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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