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G978 UHT

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,748 mi
Last recorded104,748 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 UHT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 104,748 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 104,748 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,331 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,941 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 103,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,241 miles

off side rear spring rear hanger bracket rusting

several other areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

slight exhaust blow

Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,758 miles

several areas of underbody and sill panels rusting or previously repaired

Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 98,759 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 98,753 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,516 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,565 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,743 miles

both rear light lenses loose but not insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2008 89,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,211 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 88,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 86,352 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 86,352 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 84,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 79,551 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 79,551 miles

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.

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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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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