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C4 GBG

1994 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,898 mi
Last recorded110,898 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P64,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 GBG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 110,898 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 110,893 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 110,872 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,701 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2024 110,701 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2024 110,660 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 107,435 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,970 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 102,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,107 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 99,106 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,549 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 98,547 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,972 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 94,972 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,135 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 93,135 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,531 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,978 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 87,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2012 85,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,663 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 6 Jun 2011 84,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 83,080 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,802 miles

outer c/v joint gaitors cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,765 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,069 miles

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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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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