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91,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Extensive heavily underseal covered patching to cab structure.
Headlights deteriorated.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside headlight wedged in.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower panel/box section at suspension tie bar anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Extensive heavily underseal covered patching to cab structure.
Headlights deteriorated.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front inner wings extensively welded/undersealed repairs.
Nearside headlight wedged in plce.
Front inner wings heavily undersealed.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front inner wings heavily undersealed.
Cab Section Heavily Undersealed Throughout
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box Section Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Arch Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner/Outer Step Marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box Section Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner/Outer Step Marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Cab Section Heavily Undersealed Throughout
Exhaust mounting defective Various Perished/ Secured By Wire (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it runs across chassis section. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside and offside front body/floor in and around jack-up points corroded and holed.marked up in white chalk.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pitted & marked up in yellow chalk. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area marked up in yellow chalk. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section.marked up in yellow chalk. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at front of vehicle close to jack up point .marked up in yellow chalk. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked up in yellow chalk. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front body section under washer bottle excessively corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it runs across chassis section. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside and offside front body/floor in and around jack-up points corroded and holed.marked up in white chalk.
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inside faces. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arches (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking points (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arches (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking points (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
mirrors repaired
new exhaust mount rings required
rear floor near body mounts dry rot /wood/deteriorated
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
new exhaust mount rings required
rear floor near body mounts dry rot /wood/deteriorated
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhasust tail damage
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
under body has slight corrosion
wooden floor struture rotten
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhasust tail damage
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
under body has slight corrosion
wooden floor struture rotten
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wooden floor struture rotten
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wooden floor struture rotten
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
wooden floor struture rooten
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
wooden floor struture rooten
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside mirror loose.
Offside rear reflector deteriorating.
Corrosion getting bad at nearside front,above stabiliser bar bracket.
Engine oil leak.
Exhaust tail pipe supports deteriorating.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake imbalance 20%.
Offside rear swinging arm siezed.
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bottom radiator hose leaking.
Engine oil leak.
Offside rear swinging arm siezed.
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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G757 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 G757 MTO, 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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G757 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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