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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
heavy under sealed
oil leak
34 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,((3.00-default)),,, VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE LISTING NS !!??
BOTH FRONT SHOCKS APPEAR TO B SECOND HAND !!-PODOT-MONITOR,,
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
34 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,((3.00-default)),,, VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE LISTING NS !!??
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.15 (a))
((3.00-default)).....33 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!!!!!!
18% PB EFFIENCY COMBINED!!!!!-PODOT-MONITOR-ADVISE FURTHER ACTION/INVESTIGATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-33 YR OLD/MILES
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH ?..S/H??.. (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH ??? S/H?? (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess BOTH--33 YR OLD/MILES (5.3.5 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER/CHASIS AREAS.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP SILL // INNER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BODY WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
((3.00-default)).....33 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!!!!!!
18% PB EFFIENCY COMBINED!!!!!-PODOT-MONITOR-ADVISE FURTHER ACTION/INVESTIGATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-33 YR OLD/MILES
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess BOTH--33 YR OLD/MILES (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape
Rear Suspension air bags deteriorated
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape
Rear Suspension air bags deteriorated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R TYRE CRACKED OUTER WALL
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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G198 RRR is a 1990 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 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 G198 RRR, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G198 RRR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 March 1990.
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