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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Split and leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Petrol (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
Body has slight corrosion many areas have been repaired (6.1.B.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion many areas have been repaired (6.1.B.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust clamp loose
lower windscreen scuttle panel corroded
nearside sill has been repaired
offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front door corroded
offside front rubber tyre valve perished
offside front sill has been repaired
offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside rear outer sill corroded
offside rear wheel arch corroded
offside rear wheel arch has been repaired
rear doors corroded
rear gear box rubber mount worn
small crack in first exhaust silencer
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside sill has been repaired
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front door corroded
Offside Front rubber tyre valve perished
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch has been repaired
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front exhaust clamp loose
lower windscreen scuttle panel corroded
offside front sill has been repaired
rear doors corroded
rear gear box rubber mount worn
small crack in first exhaust silencer
Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
battery not clamped down properly
corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
slight movement to offside headlight unit
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust rubber mount worn or missing, exhaust is secure
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust rubber mount worn or missing, exhaust is secure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
small cut within n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter
some movement within o/s/f strut top mount
some movement within o/s/f wheel bearing
Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake imbalance high
small cut within n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter
some movement within o/s/f strut top mount
some movement within o/s/f wheel bearing
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
damage to offside headlamp
front and rear bumpers corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise all rubber bushes cracking
exhaust rubbers cracking
o/s/f head light has bad earth bot ok at the time off test
rust to both rear quarters panels
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rubber exhaust mountings perished
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rubber exhaust mountings perished
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear valance corroded
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear valance corroded
right turn indicator tell tale not working correctly
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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G253 WMF is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 G253 WMF, 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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G253 WMF is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 November 1989.
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