MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,898 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Coolant leak
nearside rear upper side light not working
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front nearside upper marker light damage not effecting light out put
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front nearside upper marker light damage not effecting light out put
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil sump has leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front fuel pipes perishing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G998 PUG is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 G998 PUG, 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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G998 PUG is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 June 1990.
Is G998 PUG safe to buy?
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