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G904 CEF

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

72,148 mi
Last recorded72,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG904 CEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,148 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rubber exhaust hangers perished.

Windscreen wipers not self-parking.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 72,148 miles

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

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

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rubber exhaust hangers perished.

Windscreen wipers not self-parking.

Pass 18 May 2018 72,116 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wing.

Offside headlamp slightly dim.

Parking brake efficiency only just up to required efficiency.

Fail 2 May 2018 72,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake only just required efficiency : - recommend attention.

offside front inner wing corroding.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,084 miles

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

exhaust middle hanger rubber missing

Fail 16 Sep 2015 72,084 miles

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

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

exhaust middle hanger rubber missing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,070 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

general floor and chassis corrosion

o/s/f brake hoses perished

slight noise both rear hub bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres perished

bonnet in poor condition on frame

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,653 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres perished

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,983 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 69,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,590 miles

battery insecure

exhaust silencer mountings showing cracks

head lamps showing fade

o/s chassis showing corrosion

o/s seat belt slow to retract

Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

battery insecure

engine running uneven

exhaust silencer mountings showing cracks

front discs badly corroded

head lamps showing fade

o/s chassis showing corrosion

o/s seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,035 miles

front brake discs corroded

no front brake 'lock out', recommend brake inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2010 69,035 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

no front brake 'lock out', recommend brake inspection

Pass 20 May 2009 66,641 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to nearside front door shut outside prescribed area

nearside front tyre split not exposing cord

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,554 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 63,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust section breaking down internally

offside front roadwheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Jun 2006 63,546 miles

n/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s front wheel arch corroded

Offside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet front corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2006 63,546 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet front corroded

n/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s front wheel arch corroded

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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G904 CEF is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 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 G904 CEF, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G904 CEF is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 25 October 1989.

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