MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,987 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (Door arch) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (door arch) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported support mountings missing. (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
knock from n/s front. No play found
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
exhaust mounts missing.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
exhaust mounts missing.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pads not visible to check
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pads not visible to check
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G766 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.
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 G766 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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G766 MTO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 August 1989.
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