MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,880 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of undercab/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four rear tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
handbrake effort only just passed test
n/s rear side marker light n/w
o/s rear axle suspension sticking advise attention
rear underfloor water tank brackets bent
various rear wheel arch support brackets corroding advise attention
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter ripped in two (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached socket is detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of undercab/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four rear tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
handbrake effort only just passed test
n/s rear side marker light n/w
o/s rear axle suspension sticking advise attention
rear underfloor water tank brackets bent
various rear wheel arch support brackets corroding advise attention
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play 2nd wheel (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated 2nd wheel (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid both (3.5.1h)
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid both (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
rear step corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe kinked front to rear (3.6.B.2b)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement all 4 rear wheels binding (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside step corroded
offside step corroded
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to split
engine oil leak
offsides doorstep corroded and holed but not within 30cm of load bearing area
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to split
engine oil leak
offsides doorstep corroded and holed but not within 30cm of load bearing area
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corosion o/s/f inner sill
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G396 LFR is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 G396 LFR, 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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G396 LFR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1990.
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