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G778 PFJ

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,787 mi
Last recorded62,787 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 PFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,787 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under side of vehicle centre & rear (4.11 (a) (ii))

Central Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring in engine compartment (4.11 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipes on axle to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parking in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit aux battery loose and fouling fan motor (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached drops of when touched (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link missing & tied up (1.1.17 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s blades damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts above driveshaft (rubbing on shaft ) (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bolt loose (1 of 3) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s top bushs (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 61,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 61,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 60,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,641 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 58,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,858 miles

n/s front wheel arch corroded not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2015 56,857 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s front wheel arch corroded not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,659 miles

o/s front , n/s front wheel arches and bonnet corroded no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2014 56,658 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front , n/s front wheel arches and bonnet corroded no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,495 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,612 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 54,597 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,558 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 51,558 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,270 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 49,270 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished + one missing

front seats loose

side walls of n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,742 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,742 miles

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

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,242 miles

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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G778 PFJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G778 PFJ, 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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G778 PFJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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