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G775 PRJ

1989 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D91,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG775 PRJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 75,555 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 75,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside door corroding

Upper Gearbox mounting defective bracket corroded away ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 75,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside door corroding

Upper Gearbox mounting defective bracket corroded away ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 75,548 miles

n/s headlamp image poor

o/s/f wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and bracket damaged but still secure at this point (8.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear and have slight noise (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

spare tyre cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2017 75,543 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s/f scuttle panel (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load sensor to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and mounting bracket damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear and have slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

front and rear exhaust sections corroded and in poor condition

front brake discs corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f headlamp poor image

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

spare tyre wall cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs are corroded and in poor conditon

lower gearbox mounting worn

spare tyre wall cracked and in very poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,497 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users n/s/f bonnet hinge corroded away from scuttle panel (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs are corroded and in poor conditon

lower gearbox mounting worn

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres are cracked and in poor condition

rear exhaust moutning rubbers splitting and in poor condition

spare tyre wall cracked and in very poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,550 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,550 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,343 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 73,342 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 68,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,890 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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G775 PRJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 91,072 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 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G775 PRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G775 PRJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 14 December 1989.

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