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G823 LJX

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,454 mi
Last recorded116,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG823 LJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2025 116,454 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner arches bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill holed not prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 116,442 miles

Central Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Grille Broken, sharp edges exposed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Front Panel corroded / sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis repair not continuously welded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis / inner flitch panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Flitch panel / Bumper support corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill section repair not continuously welded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system 2 connectors into Rear Load valve. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Across rear axle, 2 fittings leaking at T piece. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Loom at rear of wheel arch. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly affected by operation of indicators.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill section holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency low.

Offside Front Drivers door handle damaged, sharp edges exposed.

Nearside Inner Pipe fitting for LPG installation Loose, likely too leak Gas when connected.

Fail 15 Oct 2024 116,429 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 116,308 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,084 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2020 116,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not hitting osf (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2019 115,923 miles

general under body corrosion

most suspension bushes perished but do not have excessive movement

Fail 27 Jun 2019 115,923 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

most suspension bushes perished but do not have excessive movement

Pass 13 Jun 2018 115,835 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2018 115,826 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,679 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and cracking.

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Various suspension bushes perishing.

Vehicle corroded in places.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 115,679 miles

Central Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 mounts broken (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and cracking.

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Various suspension bushes perishing.

Vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 114,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 107,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 107,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 96,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2013 96,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,127 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 70,127 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 65,520 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubber mounting starting to deteriate slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubber mounting starting to deteriate slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rubber mountings starting to deteriate slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,540 miles

non of the advisory given on 30/08/2006 test no 881942246259 has been rectified

Fail 30 Aug 2006 40,536 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

2 stone chips (out of zone)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake hose barrels corroded (this item treated)

all rubber exhaust mounts cracking

altornator belt loose

coolent leaking from bottom hose clip9clip replaced)

corrosion in cab/bonnet

front brake discs heavily corroded (but balance not affected)

offside front door inner handle sticking

offside front door mirror cracked

oil sump corroded (this item treated)

park brake cable boots split

2nd battery fitted in front of engine bay/risc of fire in case of accident(no positive terminal cover fitted)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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G823 LJX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G823 LJX, 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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G823 LJX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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