MOT Status
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32,111 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion present
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by step sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated
Light switch intermittent fault
Temporary fuel cap fitted but seal maintained
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Slight Oil Leak
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid reservoir cap damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wet inside no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wet inside (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported two rubber rings missing (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber rings missing and split (7.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Center exhaust silencer rubber mount in poor condition
Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Headlight reflectors in poor condition
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Wiper blades split
Corrosion to both front inner wings
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside headlight reflector faded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre wearing heaverly on inner edge
Offside number plate light damaged
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Wiper blades worn
Corrosion to vehicle structure
Front tyres wearing heaverly on inner edges
Headlight reflectors faded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust rubber missing
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
slight bind n/s rear brakes
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
slight bind n/s rear brakes
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G145 RCD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G145 RCD, 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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G145 RCD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 October 1989.
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