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Both front inner wheel arches corroded
Both front outriggers corroded
Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (ii))
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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front inner wheel arches corroded
Both front outriggers corroded
Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wheel arches corroded, holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded, holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support panels holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wheel arches corroded, holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded, holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support panels holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubbers broken (7.1.1)
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)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel pipe under bonnet perished
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel pipe under bonnet perished
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
corrosion on front wings
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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G855 LCX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 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 G855 LCX, 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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G855 LCX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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