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Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
gas pipes corroded
slight noise from n/s/f bearing
under body corrosion
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
gas pipes corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust system corroded.
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake travel high.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake travel high.
Body corroded in non-structual areas
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Emissions not tested engine leaking coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle body has corrosion but not affecting structure
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
body corroded but not in structual areas
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
body corroded but not in structual areas
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
slight leak at exhaust maniflod,also slight corrosion to o/s/front inner wing
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G61 ECK is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 G61 ECK, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G61 ECK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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