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71,896 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner wing showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner wing showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Corrosion to rear underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner arch corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front surface corrosion to outer sill
Offside Front Inner arch corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Surface corrosion to outer sill
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Small area of corrosion starting on inner wing
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both rear tyres have slight cracks in walls and tread
exhaust center and rear mounts deteriorated
nearside front tyre on 3mm
nearside track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated
offside front tyre on 3mm
slight noise in steering column
windscreen has small scratches
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both rear tyres have slight cracks in walls and tread
exhaust center and rear mounts deteriorated
nearside front tyre on 3mm
nearside track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated
offside front tyre on 3mm
slight noise in steering column
windscreen has small scratches
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine has signs of water leak
exhaust rubber mounts deteriated but still secure
nearside front inner wing slight corrosion
nearside rear tyre has perishing/slight damage to outer wall
offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion
offside headlight has damp to lens and sticker for kick off
offside rear tyre has a slight bulge to outer wall
rear number plate slight deteriation
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine has signs of water leak
exhaust rubber mounts deteriated but still secure
nearside front inner wing slight corrosion
nearside rear tyre has perishing/slight damage to outer wall
offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion
offside headlight has damp on lens,bulb not working unable to check image
offside rear tyre has a slight bulge to outer wall
rear number plate slight deteriation
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front scuttle corroded
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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G511 SRA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 G511 SRA, 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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G511 SRA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 April 1990.
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