MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,750 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested due to both headlights being insecure (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped during brake test (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
several areas of moderate corrosion under vehicle
slight play in front wheel bearings & o/s/r wheel bearing
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to load sensor corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
slight play in front wheel bearings & o/s/r wheel bearing
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cyl to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front brake disc slightly pitted
offside front brake disc slightly pitted
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.
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F545 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 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 F545 GWD, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F545 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 23 May 1989.
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