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78,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
All brake pipes have been greased
Exhaust rubbers missing
Exhaust system corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
All brake pipes coated in grease
Exhaust rubbers perished/missing
Exhaust tail pipe corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Small oil leak
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Small oil leak
Both front coil springs slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
Small oil leak
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Both front coil springs slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
Small oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear park brake low reading
Oil leak SLIGHT ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G342 MCP is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 G342 MCP, 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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G342 MCP is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 May 1990.
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