MOT Status
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105,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door steps both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door steps both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective central mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the door steps both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
wiper blades need adjusting going outside the windscreen area when operated
Heavily undersealed (underbody/outer siles)
Various prescribed areas previously repaired and painted over( (under/outer)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front both brake discs slightly pitted / surface rust
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Various prescribed areas previously repaired and painted over
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
heavily undersealed
heavily undersealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear outer wing to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear wing to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member several places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle
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)
signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside wiper linkage worn
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion at both sides front outriggers jacking points
engine misfire and took 4 pints of coolant
offside headlamp temporary secured with rubber wedge requires new lamp unit
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Headlamp insecure secured temporary with rubber wedge (1.7.3)
Nearside wiper linkage worn
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion at both sides front outriggers jacking points
engine misfire and took 4 pints of coolant
offside headlamp temporary secured with rubber wedge requires new lamp unit
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre exhaust mounting deteriated rear rubber replaced
corrosion at offside front inner wheelarch
corrosion at offside rear valance
nearside wiper blade split
offside rear wheel bearing noise
parking brake warning lamp not working
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre exhaust mounting deteriated rear rubber replaced
corrosion at offside front inner wheelarch
corrosion at offside rear valance
nearside wiper blade split
offside rear wheel bearing noise
parking brake warning lamp not working
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
slight corrosion at offside front inner wheelarch
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight corrosion at offside front inner wheelarch
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings noisy when rotated (no roughness present)
rear valance corrosion in places (not in prescribed areas)
Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings noisy when rotated (no roughness present)
rear valance corrosion in places (not in prescribed areas)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine leaking water !!!!!!!!!!
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
discs in poor condition
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underside rusty but not excessive
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underside rusty but not excessive
both front tyres perished
front no plate in poor condition
n/s/r tyre perished
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all exhaust rubbers splitting/perishing.
front number plate deterating slightly.
Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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G537 GAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.9%.
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 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 G537 GAJ, 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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G537 GAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 June 1990.
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