MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel flitch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer 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 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel flitch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine ()
chassie plated all over
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine ()
chassie plated all over
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged bulged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear SLIGHT ROUGHNESS WHEN ROTATED
fuel filler pipe badly deteriorated but not leaking
screen wash level low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged bulged (4.1.D.1e)
fuel filler pipe badly deteriorated but not leaking
screen wash level low
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (A) pillar under dash within 30cm of strut top (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of rear door pillars (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (A) pillar within 30cm of top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of door pillar (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement bias valve seized (3.5.1k)
Fuel filler pipe badly deteriorated but not leaking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged bulged (4.1.D.1e)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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G894 SPP is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 G894 SPP, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G894 SPP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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