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ExpiredMileage
123,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake performance not tested out of fuel (3.7.A.1)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release DOESN T EXTEND FAR ENOUGH (5.2.5a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
slight corrosion on exhaust body and chassis in parts
vehicle underneath heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
slight corrosion on exhaust body and chassis in parts
vehicle underneath heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
vechile heavly coverd in underseal
Batteries insecure under bonnet.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General underbody corrosion to body and suspension components.
NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.
NSF and OSF outer sills heavily corroded.
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.
repairs to NSF sill and OSR panel covered by sealer at time of retest.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Batteries insecure under bonnet.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General underbody corrosion to body and suspension components.
NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.
NSF and OSF outer sills heavily corroded.
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.
Corrosion at front of Nearside outer sill.
Front wipers smearing slightly.
NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount broken.
Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion at front of Nearside outer sill.
Front wipers smearing slightly.
NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount broken.
Both front tyres perished.
NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.
NSF and OSF inner wings corrosion.
NSF outer sill corrosion.
NSR and OSR inner arches corroded.
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Both front tyres perished.
High beam tell tale goes out when high beam operated
NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.
NSF and OSF inner wings corrosion.
NSF outer sill corrosion.
NSR and OSR inner arches corroded.
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Slight play at NSF wheel bearing.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front bumper slight corrosion
n/s/r/ tyre in poor condition on side walls
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front bumper slight corrosion
n/s/r/ tyre in poor condition on side walls
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
intensive welding and repairs have been carried out to vehicle however cannot check true condition of repairs due to heavy underseal.
oil leak from engine
vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
oil leak from engineace2
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G521 UHA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.
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 G521 UHA, 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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G521 UHA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1990.
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