MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,362 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both rear leaf springs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the fron connection (6.1.2 (a))
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the connection (6.1.2 (a))
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frontr and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hose twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Drivers seat bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Rear marker light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Seat loose ( Bolt missing ) (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box loose as there is no rubbers fitted (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front headlights not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both main beam lights not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front jacking point corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Mettel hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box loose as there is no rubbers fitted (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tall tail light does not light up (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Out line body marker light does not illuminate simultaneously with position lamps
Offside Rear Upper Out line body marker light does not illuminate simultaneously with position lamps
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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F766 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 F766 GDH, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F766 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 March 1989.
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