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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Out rigger holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Out rigger holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd Axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Out rigger holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Out rigger holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd Axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various corroded underside components not high stress/prescribed
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Front most wheel (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Rear most wheel (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Rear most wheel (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Front most wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Various corroded underside components not high stress/prescribed
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion, body/chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion, body/chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front 'A' pillar corroded.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear most (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear outriggers corroded, not seriously weakened. general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear most, excessively cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres approaching legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front 'A' pillar corroded.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear most (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear outriggers corroded, not seriously weakened. general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various, front and rear non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front most, bulging centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rearmost (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various, front and rear non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rearmost (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rearmost worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower door step/out rigger/inner sill very corroded. not within prescribed area
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rearmost (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rearmost worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rearmost (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rearmost worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower door step/out rigger/inner sill very corroded. not within prescribed area
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rearmost (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rearmost worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight brake bind
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear all four rear tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight brake bind
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear all four rear tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front door pillar corroded but not prescribed area
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front door pillar corroded but not prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
All rear flexy ferrels slightly corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
All rear flexy ferrels slightly corroded
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
drivers door pillar corroded
slight bind from nearside second axle brake when wheel turned by hand
slight bind from nearside third brake when turned by hand
spare tyre perished
temp exhaust mountings fitted
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
battery loose
inner wing showing slight corrosion
n/s rear brakes(both)have slight bind
o/s front h/lamp deteriorated
outriggers to body,door steps/frame corroded
spare tyre deteriorated
front tyres perished
1/ front no plate tempory fixing 2/ front brake hoses rubbing on suspensiion
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G314 GBO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 G314 GBO, 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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G314 GBO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 August 1989.
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