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Coolant leak Radiator area ()
Corrosion across underside of vehicle
Fuel cap seal perishing
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Radiator area ()
Corrosion across underside of vehicle
Fuel cap seal perishing
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Front bumper slightly insecure
Front beam converters fitted to LHD headlamp (both sides)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front bumper slightly insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
beam converters fitted to LHD headlamp (both sides)
Front bumper slightly insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
beam converters fitted to LHD headlamp (both sides)
Fuel system component leaking carburettor connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery & tray loose (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing / wheelarch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens has condensation - no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing / wheelarch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear leaf springs slightly weak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe holed
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe holed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
exhaust rubbers perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust rubbers perished
front brake disc's corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
outer c/v joint gaitors cracking
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
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C4 GBG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 64,541 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 C4 GBG, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C4 GBG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 21 January 1994.
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