MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,653 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lights possible bad earth (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to meal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind drivers seat marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen Washers Poor
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim not tested both sides (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides reflector has no chrome plating left (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both nearside rear tyres perished slightly
rear service brake efficiency low and application slightly uneven across both axles
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G608 TUF is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TUF, 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 TUF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 February 1990.
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