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G763 MTO

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,426 mi
Last recorded99,426 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG763 MTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2023 99,426 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure most of exhaust system rubber mounting broken leaving system loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion on wheel arch corroded though to the engine body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3 points of excessive corrosion within wheel arch, main point next to suspension strut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front bonnet corroded on top edge of N/S

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 98,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 98,129 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 98,127 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements paint on plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not big enough and no gap in inscription (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front exhaust rubber mounting heavily worn but system still secure

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 96,276 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 95,281 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 15 May 2018 95,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,722 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 92,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 91,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 90,021 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 May 2014 90,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,205 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,205 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,459 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 86,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,439 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 83,439 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 80,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,899 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,465 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 76,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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G763 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G763 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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G763 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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