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ExpiredMileage
128,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
General corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 sides shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
both front outer c.v boots deteriorated
Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 sides steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 sides inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 sides spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability 2 sides top mountings siezed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg & inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/s front door step area is corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings batry tray (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sil (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings weal arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front brake pipes corroded
both rear leaf springs corroded
o/s inner sill coroded
slight corrosion on exhaust
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
corrosion exhaust
front discs corroded
rear backplates corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r and o/s/r sills corroded
n/s/r tyre wall perished
o/s/f chassis leg corroded
o/s/f wheel arch corroded
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all bushes perishing
corroded welded suspect fillerd and heavily undersealed throughout
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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G185 XPU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G185 XPU, 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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G185 XPU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 December 1989.
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