MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step - not in perscribed area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill-not in perscribed area (6.1.B.2)
bottom of all three front doors corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion both front wheel arches (6.1.C.1)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step - not in perscribed area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill-not in perscribed area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
bottom of all three front doors corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s seat belt slow to retract (assistance needed)
Battery insecure
all lower body pannels corroded
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure
all lower body pannels corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside rear bumper insecure
Oil leak
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front inner wheel arches corroded
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
vehicle underside generally corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G420 XMO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G420 XMO, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G420 XMO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 September 1989.
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