MOT Status
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86,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective 3 x mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe from silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery adjacent to gearbox (4.13 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Main battery on offside (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery adjacent to gearbox (4.13 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Main battery on offside (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs new unit (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected step (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Door mirror starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Door mirror starting to deteriorate
Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking
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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G398 EEL is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 G398 EEL, 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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G398 EEL is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 February 1990.
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