MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp insecure adjuster broken (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure fouling chassis (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes heavily greased
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes heavily greased
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside sill corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes heavily greased
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (3.1.9)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside sill corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes heavily greased
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f ,o/sr, & n/s/r tyre wall showing signs of cracking
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G357 PHD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 G357 PHD, 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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G357 PHD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 May 1990.
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