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E494 YYD

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,444 mi
Last recorded102,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 YYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,659 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,862 miles

front brake discs pitted and scored

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

slight rumble on both rear bearings

Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights inter acting (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights inter acting (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs pitted and scored

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

slight rumble on both rear bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes slightly worn

faint noise from both rear wheels when rotated

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes slightly worn

faint noise from both rear wheels when rotated

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2014 93,006 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 92,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,965 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal making inspection difficult

All tyres slightly perished

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

Whole of chassis frame covered in underseal

Fail 3 Mar 2012 71,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

All brake pipes covered in underseal making inspection difficult

All tyres slightly perished

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

Whole of chassis frame covered in underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 70,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,700 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 62,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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E494 YYD is a 1988 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 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E494 YYD, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E494 YYD registered?

E494 YYD is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 July 1988.

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