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G972 UHT

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,088 mi
Last recorded76,088 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG972 UHT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 76,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 76,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

battery track corroded

corrosion to both front inner front wheel arches

Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

battery track corroded

corrosion to both front inner front wheel arches

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surface using only one third of available area. Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion but not excessive

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged but not emitting white light

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 74,179 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported All rubbers perished some missing (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty Sidelights do not stay on reliably, then dipped beam and/or rear fog light cannot work. (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Marked (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Noisey in rotation (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not operating at all (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Marked 1 of 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Marked 2 of 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surface using only one third of available area. Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion but not excessive

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged but not emitting white light

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 73,132 miles

wiper arm moved above crack

Fail 14 May 2014 73,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 71,378 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 71,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,208 miles

All front flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Both front inner wheel arches corroding,offside holed not in prescribed area.

Brake pipe from load valve corroding.

Exhaust mountings corroding.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding at front.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed,not in prescribed area.

Rear exhaust section corroding.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,947 miles

Brake pipe to load valve corroding.

Front crossmember corroding.

Front flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Front inner wheel arches corroding.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaitor perishing.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front outer sill corroded & holed (not in prescibed area).

Rear exhaust section corroding.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,947 miles

Brake pipe to load valve corroding.

Front crossmember corroding.

Front flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Front inner wheel arches corroding.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaitor perishing.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front outer sill corroded & holed (not in prescibed area).

Rear exhaust section corroding.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,848 miles

Exhaust mountings perishing.

Front and rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Front crossmember corroding.

Front inner wheel arches corroding.

Nearside front upper flexable brake hose perishing.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front outer sill & inner wheel arch corroded and holed (not in prescribed area).

Outer driveshaft gaitors perishing.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust mountings perishing.

Front and rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Front crossmember corroding.

Front inner wheel arches corroding.

Nearside front upper flexable brake hose perishing.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front outer sill & inner wheel arch corroded and holed (not in prescribed area).

Outer driveshaft gaitors perishing.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,474 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroding.

Both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing.

Brake pipe into load valve corroding.

Exhaust mountings perishing.

Front coil springs corroding.

Front flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside outer sill corroded & holed (not in prescibed area).

Slight judder on offside front brake.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front inner wheel arches corroding.

Both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing.

Brake pipe into load valve corroding.

Exhaust mountings perishing.

Front coil springs corroding.

Front flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside outer sill corroded & holed (not in prescibed area).

Slight judder on offside front brake.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,898 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Brake pipe between limiter valve & rear flexible brake hose starting to corrode.

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear.

Nearside & offside front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Nearside front top brake hose perishing

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front outer sill corroded & holed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake back plates corroding

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Rear spring hanger mountings corroding

Slight front brake judder on both sides

Fail 27 Jun 2008 62,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All exhaust mountings badly perished.

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Brake pipe between limiter valve & rear flexible brake hose starting to corrode.

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear.

Nearside & offside front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Nearside front top brake hose perishing

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front outer sill corroded & holed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake back plates corroding

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Rear spring hanger mountings corroding

Slight front brake judder on both sides

Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,334 miles

Front and rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Front inner wheel arches corroding.

Outer drive shaft gaitors perishing.

Rear brake back plates corroding.

Rear brake pipe to load valve corroding.

Rear spring hanger mountings corroding.

Slight judder on nearside front brake.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,843 miles

Both driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Both front inner wheel arches corroding.

Exhaust mountings perishing.

Unable to see front outer brake pad condition clearly.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 57,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front inner wheel arches corroding.

C.V boots perishing.

Exhaust mountings perishing.

Unable to see front outer brake pad condition clearly.

Pass 24 Jun 2005 55,016 miles

Both front drive shaft gaitors perishing

Exhaust mountings perishing

Rear spring shackel mountings corroding

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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G972 UHT is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G972 UHT, 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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G972 UHT is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 August 1989.

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