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Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessively corroded brakepipe (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated hinges corroded & detached (3.1 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated step (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at brake flexy hose (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust [rear silencer corroded]
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare wheel corroded
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides, corrosion on inner sills and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockie mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch excessive corrosion x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills very badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
whole vehicle completely rotten
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective broken rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
spare wheel is rotten
wheel arches corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Near side rear inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underside corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system poor condition, slight leak
vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust system insecure replaced 3x rubber hangers (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system poor condition, slight leak
vehicle corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside rear inner panel holed
offside rear inner panel holed
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive
offside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive
underside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive
offside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive
underside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout
centre exhaust poor condition/repaired
offside outer cv boot poor condition
offside outer sill corroded
offside rear inner sill corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake wear indcator wires broken
front number plate cracked
sump rusting
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front jacking points corroded
front brake wear indicator wires broken
front number plate cracked
o/s front brake pipe corroding slightly
some play in both front wheel bearings
sump very rusty
baffles rattling in exhaust
c/v gaiters perrishing
centre brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
front brake discs worn
front number plate cracked
front outriggers corroding
front pad wear indicator wires broken
n/s sill showing signs of corrosion
o/s chassis members showing signs of corrosion
o/s front floor showing signs of corrosion
o/s front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
centre and o/s front brake pipes showing signs of corereosion
front discs worn
front number plate cracked
front pad warning wires broken
o/s front c/v gaitor deteriorating
o/s front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion
signs of corrosion too/s front chassis members and out riggers
dried coolant around top hose connection
exhaust rubber hangers perished
front brake pad wear indicator wires broken
n/s front wheel arch corroded and taped over
n/s rear tyre slightly distorted
slight play in both front wheel bearings
brake pad wear indicator wires broken
crack in front number plate
engine sump rusting
n /s front brake flexi hose outer rubber sleeve detewriorating
n/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
o/s outer c/v gaiter deteriorating
rattle in exhaust
signs of corrosion to both front wheel arches,n/s taped over and will soon require attention
signs of corrosion to o/s sill at rear
slight play in both sides front wheel bearings
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
chip in windscreen on o/s out of swept area
crack in front number plate
front brake pad wear indicator wires broken
n/s front flexi brake hose perished,may soon require attention
n/s front shock absorber damp
n/s rear tyre slightly distorted
o/s c/v gaiter deteriorating
signs of corrosion to n /s front brake pipe
slight play in both front wheel bearings
spare tyre cracking around tread and side walls
chip in windscreen on o/s out of swept area
crack in front number plate
front brake pad wear indicator wires broken
n/s front flexi brake hose perished,may soon require attention
n/s front shock absorber damp
n/s rear tyre slightly distorted
o/s c/v gaiter deteriorating
signs of corrosion to n /s front brake pipe
slight play in both front wheel bearings
spare tyre cracking around tread and side walls
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine sump very rusty
front brake pad wear indicator wires broken
front number plate cracked
possible slight leak on n/s front shock absorber
windscreen chipped in 2 places on o/s out of zone A.
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
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G901 FRU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G901 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G901 FRU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 16 June 1990.
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