MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jointing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Body panel corrosion to various panels, but not considered to be affecting structural strength of vehicle.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, also temp repaired has been carried out. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Rear of rear spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside seat belt stalk cover missing.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
various body panels corroded, not affecting structural strength.
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions TRAILER USE ONLY (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions TRAILER USE ONLY (5.2.3 (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both side tyre start to crack
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
there is sealant on part of brake pipe we are not able to test it
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear both side tyre start to crack
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
there is sealant on part of brake pipe we are not able to test it
Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer rigger (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer rigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer riggeer (6.1.A.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer rigger (6.1.A.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion valances (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (numerous places) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rigger (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rigger (6.1.A.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion valances (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside 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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
non obligatory mirror damaged
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G448 RNX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 G448 RNX, 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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G448 RNX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1990.
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