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G602 BJB

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,239 mi
Last recorded132,239 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG602 BJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,239 miles

Central Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 132,229 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,955 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 125,995 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside under sills corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,899 miles

Coolant leak ()

nearside and offside outer and under sills corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 124,893 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

nearside and offside outer and under sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 122,900 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 122,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and outer near suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired around spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear corroded around spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill around spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front head lamp has condensation

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded out side prescribed area

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion out side prescribed area under veihcle

Pass 16 May 2017 119,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,012 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 116,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 116,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front inner wheel arches holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure off the vechicle.

Front brake discs showing surfsce corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 115,807 miles

corrosion front brake discs

general corrosion all areas & previous welding repairs

Fail 7 Aug 2013 115,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion front brake discs

general corrosion all areas & previous welding repairs

Pass 5 Jul 2011 115,645 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 115,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2010 114,888 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 114,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 114,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wheel arch next to tie bar corroded slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbers spliting

nearside front underside corroded

nearside front wheel acrh next to tie bar mounting corroded slightly

Pass 1 May 2008 114,724 miles

general corrosion all underbody areas & front brake discs

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2007 113,059 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G602 BJB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G602 BJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G602 BJB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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