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G174 WPC

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,919 mi
Last recorded86,919 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 WPC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front chassis/ inner wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear valance corroded (6.1.B.2)

some corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills.

some corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 86,918 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear valance corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust rubbers slighlty deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,366 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside handbrake cable rusty

Pass 20 May 2010 81,438 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 May 2010 81,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2009 78,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr h/brake cable outer cable split

showing signs of rust os wheel arch door osr by bumper & nsr

Pass 16 May 2008 75,684 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 75,684 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr not working p/brake

p/brake spring broken under vehicle

Pass 14 May 2007 74,698 miles

as per mot

Fail 27 Apr 2007 74,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Aux battery tray corroded

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake return spring weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting perrished

Rear number plate backing starting to come adrift

Rear tailpipe corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside handbrake outer cable split

spare tyre badly cracked

Fail 22 May 2006 73,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 73,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2005 70,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2005 70,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G174 WPC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G174 WPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G174 WPC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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