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79,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Central to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all road wheels including spare badly corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (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))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all road wheels including spare badly corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brakes ; Brake hose ferrules corroded 4 front & 2 rear
Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 12 % , Rear 22 % & Parking brakes 21 %
Brakes ; Pipes corroded at o/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r & at rear load sensing valve
Corrosion ; General on suspension / brake components , some areas front chassis
Exhaust ; System deteriorated , minor leak & 2 mountings broken but supported
Fuel system ; Damp around fuel injection pump , possible leak ?
Lighting ; Indicators & Hazard lamps flashing speed fluctuates , recommend attention
Suspension ; Tie rod bushes deteriorated , n/s/f & o/s/f
Wheel trims fitted , other areas have restricted views
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure at up / down adjuster (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; Brake hose ferrules corroded 4 front & 2 rear
Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 20 % , Parking brakes 33 % , n/s lower performance
Brakes ; Pipes corroded at o/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r & at rear load sensing valve
Corrosion ; General on suspension / brake components , some areas front chassis
Exhaust ; System deteriorated , minor leak & 2 mountings broken but supported
Fuel system ; Damp around fuel injection pump , possible leak ?
Lighting ; Indicators & Hazard lamps flashing speed fluctuates , recommend attention
Note ; Wheels slightly restricted rotation , o/s/f & o/s/r , suspect brake related
Suspension ; Tie rod bushes deteriorated , n/s/f & o/s/f
Wheel trims fitted , other areas have restricted views
Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)
Engine oily
Exhaust system not supported correctly, not likely to fall off.
Front Disc brakes pitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Seatbelt slow at retracting
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish
Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind
Underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)
Engine oily
Exhaust system not supported correctly, not likely to fall off.
Front Disc brakes pitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Seatbelt slow at retracting
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish
Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind
Underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front lower arm buishes perished and split but no movement
bottom engine mount split
drivers seat belt slightly slow at retracting
engine slightly oily
exhaust system has corrosion
front antiroll bar bushes perished
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/r hand brake cable bunched
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/r hand brake cable bunched
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front lower arm buishes perished and split but no movement
bottom engine mount split
drivers seat belt slightly slow at retracting
engine slightly oily
exhaust system has corrosion
front antiroll bar bushes perished
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
Coolant leak
both front lower arm bushes split but no exsesive movement
both rear shock absorber bushes perished
brake pipes coroded, Front to rear
exhaust corroded
n/s/f wiper slightly worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
n/s/f lower arm bush split
o/s/f lower arm bush split
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
water leaking abover undertrey
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking (advise replacement)
indicator flash rate on limit
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING
STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G291 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 G291 BDG, 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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G291 BDG is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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