MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Drivers Seat Has Movement In Back Rest
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear On Outer Side Walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative Stops Working Then Restarts Then Stops (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Drivers Seat Has Movement In Back Rest
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear On Outer Side Walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing corroding but not structural
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member in various places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2x nuts missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front inner wing corroding but not structural
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear front springs hangers require attention soon
several exhaust hangers require attention soon
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both rear front spring hangers require attention soon
several exhaust hangers require attention soon
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
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G317 KCW is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G317 KCW, 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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G317 KCW is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 March 1990.
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