MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner . outer panel ,corner (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float excessive play in steering column,up and down movement on steering wheel (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
cv boots perishred os / ns
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
cv boots perishred os / ns
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G962 XRO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 G962 XRO, 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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G962 XRO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 March 1990.
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