MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Jacking point rusty, but outside prescribe area
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Jacking point rusty, but outside prescribe area
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front jack points corroded outside prescribed areas
general underbody corrosion to sills chassis brake and suspension components
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken and corroded obviously inoperative [ rear brake performance inadaquate ] (1.1.17 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member corroded o/s and n/s not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ferule corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides load compensator inoperative (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front jack points corroded outside prescribed areas
general underbody corrosion to sills chassis brake and suspension components
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
surface corrosion to sills, body and chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole around jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes front of wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes front of wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front water drops inside head light lens
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind both sides (1.2.1 (f))
engine sump pan corroded
general corrosion fornt and rear suspension assembly's
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front pipe and center box pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole around Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion hole in outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front pipe and center box pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole around Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear tyre perished and cracked
slight oil leak
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
nearside rear tyre perished and cracked
slight oil leak
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
slight roughness to both front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak ()
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
slight roughness to both front wheel bearings
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all exhaust mounts perished
n/s/f tyre perished
underside lightly corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all exhaust mounts perished
n/s/f tyre perished
underside lightly corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
front brake disc rusted
front brakes working but weak
n/side front brake disc bent
n/side hand brake weak but working
under body rusted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all suspension and brake components corroded
n/s front h/light deteriorated/output reduced
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all suspension and brake components corroded
n/s front h/light deteriorated/output reduced
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion in brake pipe union [top of rear axle]
slight exhaust blow-front
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Surface cracks in both n/s/f brake hoses.
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G273 TDV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 G273 TDV, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G273 TDV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 January 1990.
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