MOT Status
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105,402 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported EXH MOUNTS (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH REAR INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTTER SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
slight bimd n/r wheel
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front outer door handle broken
van overheating
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front outer door handle broken
van overheating
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear inner wings corroded
o/s front inner wing corroded
rear valance corroded and filled
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear inner wings corroded
o/s front inner wing corroded
rear valance corroded and filled
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER COLLAPSING.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER COLLAPSING.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G157 ORC is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 G157 ORC, 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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G157 ORC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 October 1989.
Is G157 ORC safe to buy?
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