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G176 WKL

1990 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

100,590 mi
Last recorded100,590 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P61,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 WKL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,590 miles

Nearside Front condensation off side head light

Nearside Front inner wing rusted

Offside Front inner wing rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 100,570 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wing

Offside Front inner wing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 99,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,279 miles

Offside Rear tyre sitting close to leaf spring

Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to lower hose (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to upper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre sitting close to leaf spring

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,310 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 96,310 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r top marker light not working

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,062 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 95,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 93,728 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bit of blue smoke

small oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,728 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bit of blue smoke

small oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,642 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside outer tail light not working

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,685 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,854 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 89,440 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2007 89,039 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 89,039 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

off side front upper engine mount bracket broken off???

oil leak top engine cover gasket area[at rear]??? oil level slightly low/milky????

Fail 17 Apr 2007 89,026 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both sides front brake discs surfaces slightly corroded

coolant level very low. †engine runs hot/overheats slightly. †engine oil level too high. †engine oil slightly discoloured/milky????

emissions close too limits today.

off side front upper roof lamp inoperative

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 88,435 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 88,434 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear brake lamp slightly obstructed by ladder. †lighting switches slightly insecure/panel. †exhaust blows front pipe/manifold/joints area???

Fail 18 Apr 2006 88,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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G176 WKL is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 61,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G176 WKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G176 WKL is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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