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85,370 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlight - kickup on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corroded with sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective x4 (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust mounts defective
o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills corroded
oil leak
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))
o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Coolant leak
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front unable to fully inspect brake pads
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)
corrosion forming on outer sills/underside of vehicle and suspension components
damage to windscreen outside swept area
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (3.1.9)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front unable to fully inspect brake pads
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)
corrosion forming on outer sills/underside of vehicle and suspension components
damage to windscreen outside swept area
exhaust in poor condition
Front Inner unable to check brake pads
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Upper brake hose deteriorated
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Offside headlamp beam image poor
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Rear leaf springs rusty
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and sills
exhaust in poor condition
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Front Inner unable to check brake pads
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Upper brake hose deteriorated
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Offside headlamp beam image poor
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Rear leaf springs rusty
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and sills
exhaust in poor condition
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Front brake discs pitted
Front shock absorbers and coil springs rusty
Nearside Front cv boot perished
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
exhaust in poor condition
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section loose and exhaust rubbers missing/perished (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Front brake discs pitted
Front shock absorbers and coil springs rusty
Nearside Front cv boot perished
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
exhaust in poor condition
slight play in steering rack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
under side of vehicle getting rusty
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside and nearside rear leaf spring rear mounts corroded
offside rear bumper corner missing
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside and nearside rear leaf spring rear mounts corroded
offside rear bumper corner missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
all exhaust rubbers cracked
engine oil feed pipe badly corroded
front brake discs corroded
offside headlight slightly inscure
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
exhaust system in poor condition
front brake discs pitted
slight play in steering rack
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
exhaust system in poor condition
front brake discs pitted
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust rusty
front brake discs slightly pitted
nearside front trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
slight play in steering rack
slight play in track rod ends
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust rubber mount cracking
exhaust system rusty
rear footbrakes increasing at slightly different rate
Wipers not returning.
n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Wipers not returning.
n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.
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F775 GKO is a 1989 Talbot Express in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 F775 GKO, 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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F775 GKO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 March 1989.
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