MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,989 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/side front cv boot lose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/side cv boot lose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/side cv boot split needs replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high front headlight aim to high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/side cv boot split needs replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and pitted need replacing soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot worn needs replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
FRont Brake hoses slightly deterirorated
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Spare tyre defective
some play in steering rack.
FRont Brake hoses slightly deterirorated
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Spare tyre defective
some play in steering rack.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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G301 ELJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 G301 ELJ, 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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G301 ELJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1990.
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