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G901 FRU

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

120,423 mi
Last recorded120,423 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG901 FRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 120,423 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 120,034 miles

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 120,033 miles

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]

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,160 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 118,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 116,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system poor condition, slight leak

vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 112,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,739 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 107,739 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,013 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 107,013 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2016 102,974 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 102,974 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,832 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,004 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 93,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,694 miles

centre exhaust poor condition/repaired

offside outer cv boot poor condition

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,437 miles

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

front brake wear indcator wires broken

front number plate cracked

sump rusting

Fail 11 Mar 2011 91,426 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 88,963 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 87,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,739 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 85,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,803 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 82,808 miles

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?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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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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