MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,748 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of near side sill panel area under front door (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of near side front inner wheel arch area in a few places (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to front of off side rear inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to rear of off side inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to rear of off side sill area (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of near side rear inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres perishing in tread areas
insides of all roadwheels rusting
numerous other areas of underbody and underbonnet areas and windscreen surround areas rusting away
off side and near side front step areas rusting
off side rear spring rear hanger bracket rusting
several other areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired
slight exhaust blow
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
off side rear spring rear hanger bracket rusting
several other areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired
slight exhaust blow
several areas of underbody and sill panels rusting or previously repaired
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both rear light lenses loose but not insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
all exhaust rubbers in very poor condition about to break
both rear light lenses loose but not insecure
offside front inner wheel arch very badly corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting piont but not excessive
possible exhaust leak
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
radiator cooling fan not cutting in when vehicle reaches running teperature
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust system loose
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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G978 UHT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G978 UHT, 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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G978 UHT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 13 October 1989.
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