MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front wheel arches corroded
fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
battery insecure
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to front inner/outer wings
fuel pipes corroded
lower valence corroded front
Brake linkage has restricted free movement compensator (1.1.15 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Direction indicator not working front, rear, side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
battery insecure
front inner/outer wings corroded
front lower valence corroded
screenwash weak
Corrosion to front sus prescribed areas but not excessive and inner wheel arches corroded outside of a prescribed area
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Slight corrosion to brake pipes, general vehicle components and front brake hose ferrules but not excessive
Squeal from front brakes during rbt, some pitting to front brake discs, recommend removal of front wheels to fully inspect front brakes as not fully visable
Wiper blade front split
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Corrosion to front sus prescribed areas but not excessive and inner wheel arches corroded outside of a prescribed area
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Slight corrosion to brake pipes, general vehicle components and front brake hose ferrules but not excessive
Squeal from front brakes during rbt, some pitting to front brake discs, recommend removal of front wheels to fully inspect front brakes as not fully visable
Wiper blade front split
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
24% front brake imbalance
Front brake discs pitted and squeal from offside front during rbt recommend removal of wheels for full inspection
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Slight corrosion to all brake pipes, general vehicle components and front brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessively
slight corrosion front sus area but not excessive and inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed area
Exhaust rubbers missing (exhaust is secure)
Wiper blade split
running gear, brake pipes and some areas corroded but not excessive
slight brake fluctuation
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust rubbers missing or broken but exhaust is secure
Running gear, brake pipes and some areas corroded but not excessive
Slight brake fluctuation
wiper blade split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r slight brake bind
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r slight brake bind
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both f discs worn & corroded
both f tie bar bushes split
fuel pipes on injector pump heavily corroded
front valance corroded. †unable to measure front brake pads. †
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G132 WKV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 G132 WKV, 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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G132 WKV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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