MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,978 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Securing clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
surface corrosion through out
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
surface corrosion through out
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wing section and area around 30 cm of front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective full of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))
corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch
slight corrosion through out cab
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective full of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))
corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch
slight corrosion through out cab
Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened casing (3.5.1b)
slight corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened casing (3.5.1b)
slight corrosion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight corrosion through out
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight corrosion through out
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
handbrake cables in poor condition
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
handbrake cables in poor condition
both front wiper blades in poor condition
handbrake cable in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE CABLE SWOLEN
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE CABLE SWOLEN
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hand Brake cable corroded and bubbled on outer cable
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G628 APX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 G628 APX, 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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G628 APX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 June 1990.
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