MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,556 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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General corrosion throughout, lots of under seal used
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And unit has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
OSR Tyre heavily perished almost exposing cords, Tyre 22 YEARS OLD advise replacement ASAP
Oil leaks
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS+OS ()
General corrosion to underside, suspension exhaust under bonnet. lots of Under seal used
Indicator stalk worn
OSR tyre heavily perished
Oil leaks
Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion outside perscribed area
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front drive shaft damaged bearing housing broken (2.5.C.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion outside perscribed area
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member various areas side to side (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger / jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger / jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear tie bar mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
various parts of chassis heavily under sealed
Steering pivot point has slight play Both (2.2.B.1g)
Vehicle heavily welded and under sealed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Steering pivot point has slight play Both (2.2.B.1g)
Vehicle heavily welded and under sealed
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
drivers door rotted at bottom edge
offside front wheel arch corroding
wiper linkage worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
lower section of drivers door starting to corrode
nearside front inner wing has slight corrosion
offside front inner wing has slihgt corrosion x2
surface corrosion present on both offside and nearside chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
lower section of drivers door starting to corrode
nearside front inner wing has slight corrosion
offside front inner wing has slihgt corrosion x2
surface corrosion present on both offside and nearside chassis
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
surface corrosion on offside and nearside chassis
Oil leak
Oil leak
extensive repair to nearside front inner wing
oil leak
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E919 GTF is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 E919 GTF, 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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E919 GTF is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 April 1988.
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