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94,274 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under body corroded
undertray fitted
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front body structure corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper bulkhead corroded
Offside Rear Body not fully secure Body panel Damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front both body structure corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper bulkhead corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both body structure corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper bulkhead corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension very notchy
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts missing or broken (7.1.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS
poss n/s/r radius arm brearings sticking up
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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G659 XNM is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 G659 XNM, 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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G659 XNM is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1990.
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