MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear rear spring hanger mountain has slight corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front inner wheel arches have rust proofing
both rear leaf spring, front mounts have rust proofing
both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and within the tread cracking not to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear rear spring hanger mountain has slight corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front inner wheel arches have rust proofing
both rear leaf spring, front mounts have rust proofing
both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion
different size wheels on the front to the rear
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
N/S/R spring fouling step bracket
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
N/S/R spring fouling step bracket
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f jacking point corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f jacking point corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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GDS 112E is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDS 112E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GDS 112E is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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