MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,926 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis end heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bushes heavily perished (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Rear mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both track rod ends have excessive play and lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has excessive play Both front wheel bearings excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Rear brake compensator seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis end heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bushes heavily perished (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Offside Front inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Offside Front inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust system insecure 2 x rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front pannel corroded holed not percribed area
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front pannel corroded holed not percribed area
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Domestic gas pipe to rear of vehicle is excessivly corroded
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G686 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 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 G686 MWD, 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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G686 MWD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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