MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective CABLE TIES USED (6.1.2 (a))
SLIGHT WOBBLE ON DRIVERS SEAT
UNDER BODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion all over under vehicle
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion under vehicle all over
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Coil sprigs corroded
General corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf springs corroded
Front coil springs corroded
General corrosion to chassis
General corrosion to exhaust system
Radiator corroded
Rear brake load valve stiff
Rear leaf springs corroded
Slight play in both rear wheels bearings
slight oil leak
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
N/S & O/S FRONT COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis jacking area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust back box & tail pipe corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F JACKING AREA CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
N/S & O/S FRONT COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis jacking area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust back box & tail pipe corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
n/s/f tyre edge worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight noise from rear hubs
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust rubber split but exhaust still secure
nearside inner constant joint boot loose but not allowing ingress of dirt
offside inner constant velocity boot loose but preventing the ingress of dirt
slight noise from rear hubs
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake servo corroded
fuel tank corroded
smell of fuel in engine bay
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake servo corroded
fuel tank corroded
smell of fuel in engine bay
exhaust mounts broken and perishing, still have adequate support
track rod end dust covers starting to split
unable to fully inspect welding due to seam and underseal
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounts broken and perishing, still have adequate support
track rod end dust covers starting to split
unable to fully inspect welding due to seam and underseal
nearside front seat slightly loose
offside front seat slightly loose
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
nearside front seat slightly loose
offside front seat slightly loose
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G394 STS is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 G394 STS, 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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G394 STS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1990.
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