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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lower number plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all suspension components corroded
n/s/f outer cv boot has a cable tie fitted to the inner part of boot on shaft
various corrosion and holes underside of vehicle but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
all suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lower number plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f outer cv boot has a cable tie fitted to the inner part of boot on shaft
various corrosion and holes underside of vehicle but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up in wrong direction. Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (c))
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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
All suspension components corroding
Corrosion under vehicle
Holes under vehicle but not in prescribed areas
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen misaligned (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner wheel area corroded both sides
Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner sill corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
revers lamp not working
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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s inner sill corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch near jacking point corroded and holed. but not within a prescribed area
vehicle fitted with 2 rear number plates. lower plate light not working but upper light is
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Jacking point corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Full inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Jacking point corroded and holed
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Jacking point and inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Body holded on inner
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel slight bind
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust hangers deteriorated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G22 OFK is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.
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 G22 OFK, 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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G22 OFK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 November 1989.
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