MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
corrosion to both rear inner pannels
nearside mirror damaged
windscreen damaged
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
corrosion to both rear inner pannels
nearside mirror damaged
windscreen damaged
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearings slightly noisey
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G916 OTV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G916 OTV, 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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What year was G916 OTV registered?
G916 OTV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 24 November 1989.
Is G916 OTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G916 OTV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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