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ExpiredMileage
102,779 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill step area - within 30cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jack mount area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not operate when brake pressed (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake pipe mount area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill - withing seat belt mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By brake pipe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jack mount area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear spring front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear spring front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded deteriorating engine bay area ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Whole vehicle is corroding - various patches underside of vehicle covered in underseal making assesment of repairs very difficult
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
General underside corrosion .
Rear Brake back plates corroded .
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
General underside corrosion .
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake back plates corroded .
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill repair not continuous weld (rivetted plates) (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Engine air filter box insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper support bracket missing
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill repair not continuous weld (rivetted plates) (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust centre support not connected
Engine air filter box insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper support bracket missing
Offside Front Headlamp not properly secured
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer wheel arch has sharp edges due to corrosion
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside front headlight damp
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside front headlight damp
both head lamps worn and slight diffusion to offside
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
both head lamps worn and slight diffusion to offside
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
offside rear tyre cracking around side wall
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f head light geting in poor condtion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
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G686 WFB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G686 WFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G686 WFB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 19 March 1990.
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