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G708 PTA

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,838 mi
Last recorded57,838 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 PTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,838 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general perishing and corrosion under side of vehicle

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 16 Sep 2024 57,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30cm of suspension strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general perishing and corrosion under side of vehicle

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,104 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 57,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant started leaking during test

The gearbox rear bush is worn

Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,277 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 53,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 48,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,310 miles

Both nearside tyres slightly perished.

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 47,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both nearside tyres slightly perished.

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,031 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,305 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 45,305 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,852 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel archies

sureface rust to under body in placies

Fail 2 Jun 2011 41,843 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,457 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,457 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 41,457 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,015 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,011 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G708 PTA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 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 G708 PTA, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G708 PTA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 16 September 1989.

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