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G773 PYC

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

44,729 mi
Last recorded44,729 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG773 PYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,729 miles

under seal throughout

Fail 9 Aug 2024 44,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

under seal throughout

Pass 16 Aug 2023 44,236 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,897 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,474 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all brake components heavily corroded

all suspension components heavily corroded

road wheels heavily corroded

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Jul 2021 43,474 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached air bag mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all brake components heavily corroded

all suspension components heavily corroded

road wheels heavily corroded

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,460 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber exhaust hangers perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective gearbox stabiliser mount perished/worn - advise change asap ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides forward tie rod chassis anchor brackets heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides forward tie rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward tie rod - forward bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main radiator surround panel corroded/holed lower edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front and rear wheel heavily corroded on inner dish

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight condensation inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body panel/roof gutter drain channel corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear axle area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides bellows perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides leaf spring forward anchor bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides leaf springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 43,454 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing no plate damage part missing (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides under bonnet inner wings corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced window scuttle panel corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper body/bracket - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor area corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat back insecure/damaged (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step/sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wing - upper and forward - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill - forward and rearward of wheel arch - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides valance panel and under/inner wing closing panels corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced grille body surround corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides front tie rod mount brackets corroded

Front gear box stabiliser mount heavily perished/worn

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper body corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door panel/skin/surround corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front hand brake sleeve insecure

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides forward spring mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both air bags perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arch lips corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper body drain channel lip - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all exhaust box rubber hangers perished

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,441 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all 4 rubber mountings worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front inner sills holed and corroded

o/s/f step sill corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,923 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 42,923 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,627 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 42,627 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,636 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 41,636 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 40,953 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,404 miles

both rear wheel bearings worn

both rear wheels corroded

nearside front inner wing holed and corroded

nearside front wheel badly corroded

nearside lower step holed and corroded

rear valence holed and corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2012 40,404 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

both rear wheel bearings worn

both rear wheels corroded

nearside front inner wing holed and corroded

nearside front wheel badly corroded

nearside lower step holed and corroded

rear valence holed and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,829 miles

corrosion to underbody

corrosion to wheel rims

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,822 miles

corrosion to brake discs and wheel rims

Fail 2 Aug 2010 39,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion to brake discs and wheel rims

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,793 miles

rear panel holed and corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 39,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear panel holed and corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 39,655 miles

surface corossion around underbody areas & n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 May 2007 39,492 miles

remould fitted to n/s/r

surface corossion around underbody areas

Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,223 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 39,217 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside 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)

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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G773 PYC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 G773 PYC, 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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G773 PYC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 24 June 1990.

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