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Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side showing signs of corrosion
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded infront of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded going into drum (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded going into drum (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported in wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/S/F Engine Mount Area Corroded
O/S/F Wing Corroded
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
O/S/F Engine Mount Area. Corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
O/S/F Engine Mount Area. Corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses On Vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corrosion Through Out Under Body Of Cab Area
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
N/S/F Outer Sill Corroded . Not In Prescribed Area
N/S/F Wheel Arch Corroded not In Prescribed Area
O/ S Engine Mount Area Corroded. No Effecting Braking Steering Or Suspension Prescribed Area
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper And Lower Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses On Vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corrosion Through Out Under Body Of Cab Area
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
N/S/F Outer Sill Corroded . Not In Prescribed Area
N/S/F Wheel Arch Corroded not In Prescribed Area
O/ S Engine Mount Area Corroded. No Effecting Braking Steering Or Suspension Prescribed Area
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper And Lower Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion Throughout Under Body Of Vehicle
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F Engine Mount Prescribed Area Corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported Engine Bay Multiple Wires (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure Engine Bay Multiple Wires (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake Pad Warning Wiring (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed VIN Plate Missing (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lights Up Front Position Light Not Indicator (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill / Inner Sill (3.1.9) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking Brake Only Just Met Legal Requirement 17%. System Requires inspection
O/S/F Engine Mount Prescribed Area Corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake pipe from t piece corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion on main and rear brake pipes
engine overheating
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G608 SCH is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 G608 SCH, 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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G608 SCH is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1990.
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