MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL OVER UNDERBODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both side leaf springs corroded
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both side leaf springs corroded
Front wipers starting to smear on screen
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Front wipers starting to smear on screen
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)
slight knock in steering rack
headlight patterns faint
metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection
n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded and metal brake pipe from loading valve slightly corroded
o/s/f outer driveshaft boot clip loose
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
vehicle has been undersealed
n/s/r side marker missing
o/s/f tyre perished,brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection,vehicle has been wax oiled underneath
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
n/s/r side marker missing
o/s/f tyre perished,oil leaking onto exhaust from oil filter,brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection,vehicle has been wax oiled underneath
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front discs poor condition
o/s/f tyre side wall cracked
oil leaks
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both front discs poor condition
o/s/f tyre side wall cracked
oil leaks
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
front pads look low
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G666 EVP is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 G666 EVP, 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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G666 EVP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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