MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near leaf spring front and rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near leaf spring rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear mounts (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front& rear mounts (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
general corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component 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)
general corrosion
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
slight noise from rear hub bearings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
slight noise from rear hub bearings
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
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G544 GAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G544 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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G544 GAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 May 1990.
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