MOT Status
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106,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp beam slight cloudy
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust rubber mounts perished and missing system secure
front brake discs corroded and pitted
under body showing corrosion and been repaired offside and nearside jacking points front crossmember inner wings and offside door step
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front 2 back (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear tyre side wall very perished
Offside Front inner sill and back corroded and holed
Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working
Offside Rear tyre side wall very perished
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front 2 back (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear tyre side wall very perished
Offside Front inner sill and back corroded and holed
Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working
Offside Rear tyre side wall very perished
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes cover grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust deteriorated.
Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1.front to rear pipe 2.front lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front outer cv boot deteriorated
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded top hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1.front to rear pipe 2.front lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper top marker inoperative
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp not working on main beam 2 sides (1.7.5a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2 sides (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
exhaust rubber mounting broken
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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G731 UCJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G731 UCJ, 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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G731 UCJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1990.
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