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G116 RTS

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 RTS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,558 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S front jacking point and whole inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Minor oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear bumper points - Very strong advise (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,796 miles

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

Nearside battery mounting area corroded( front inner wheel arch)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch badly corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,062 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing has excessive corrosion but its outside the 30cm zone of the suspension mounting

offside front inner wing has been repaired within 30cm of suspension mountings but has been spot welded not seem welded

offside front inner wing has excessive corrosion but its outside the 30cm zone of suspension mountings

Fail 18 Sep 2014 94,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust supporting rubbers are broken and is only supported by one rubber - strong advise

nearside front inner wing has excessive corrosion but its outside the 30cm zone of the suspension mounting

offside front inner wing has been repaired within 30cm of suspension mountings but has been spot welded not seem welded

offside front inner wing has excessive corrosion but its outside the 30cm zone of suspension mountings

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,057 miles

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

Oil leak

both n/s and n/s doors corroded at the bottom

front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s front wheel arch and front part of the roof corroded

o/s front jacking point area corroded

o/s rear brake is binding slightly

sill covers fitted not allowing inspecion of outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

frontbrake discs slightly corroded inner face

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 84,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,480 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 82,480 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 81,816 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 81,816 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 80,118 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

bad corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

screen damage

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,118 miles

bad corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

screen damage

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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 RTS is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RTS, 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 RTS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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