MOT Status
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89,926 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ns and os rear leaf springs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure LIGHT CLUSTER INSECURE (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear 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.
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G158 ORC is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 G158 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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What year was G158 ORC registered?
G158 ORC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 November 1989.
Is G158 ORC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G158 ORC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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