MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
handbrake close to reserve
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhauste mounting defective missing
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension system inoperative both sides (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear tyre slight perishing
exhaust rubbers perishing / one missing
parking brake has little reserve travel
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear rear suspension stiff in operation but both rear arms deflect
steering lock removed alternative system for ignition fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre box holed along seam (7.1.2)
Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing arm partially seized in pivot bearings (2.4.G.2)
steering lock removed alternative system for ignition fitted
Both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves poor
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside upper marker light not working
Offside rear shock absorber poor
Offside wiper blade poor
Rear exhaust rubber perished and splitting
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves poor
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside upper marker light not working
Offside rear shock absorber poor
Offside wiper blade poor
Rear exhaust rubber perished and splitting
Both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves poor
Exhaust rubbers badly perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front upper marker light not working
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves poor
Exhaust rubbers badly perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front upper marker light not working
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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G294 RKR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 G294 RKR, 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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G294 RKR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1990.
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