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GEX 215

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

124,271 mi
Last recorded124,271 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEX 215
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,271 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 124,247 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 124,320 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 124,229 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 122,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 122,813 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,683 miles

both front flitches corroded

both front steps corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both front flitches corroded

both front steps corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 122,585 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 122,568 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion offside front inner step

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,788 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill and chassis outrigger is badly corroded and holed

Fail 11 Oct 2018 121,784 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working Came on when tapped by hand (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill and chassis outrigger is badly corroded and holed

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,482 miles

Exhaust blowing

Foot brake has poor feel and some travel

Handbrake has some travel

Nearside track rod end has some play

Offside front lower Ball joint has some play and boot is deteriorated

Offside front step is corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,473 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front hanger area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust blowing

Foot brake has poor feel and some travel

Handbrake has some travel

Nearside track rod end has some play

Offside front lower Ball joint has some play and boot is deteriorated

Offside front step is corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 113,667 miles

Offside Front jacking point is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 17 May 2016 113,667 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 22 May 2015 111,634 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

near side battery secure but has movement

Fail 21 May 2015 111,634 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

near side battery secure but has movement

speedometer cable insecure, throttle ,return spring not connected

Fail 21 Apr 2015 111,632 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyre cracking on side walls and in treads

o/s jacking point rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2006 111,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 111,533 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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GEX 215 is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEX 215, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GEX 215 is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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