MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,706 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside rear outrigger corroded outside of prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light switch insecure
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative faulty (4.9.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both drive shafts cut and welded
hole cut in chassis for exhaust
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both drive shafts cut and welded
hole cut in chassis for exhaust
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre wall cracking but not showing cords
Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
All rear brake flexis deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N.S Step area excessively corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N.S.F Floor/ Step area corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O.S.F Floor/ Sill area corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering wheel has slight play at upper attatchment
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N.S.F Door step area excessively corroded
O.S.R Brakes slightly binding
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N.S.F Door step area excessively corroded
O.S.R Brakes slightly binding
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
all brake pipes corroded slightly
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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F879 PYY is a 1989 Talbot Express in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 F879 PYY, 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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F879 PYY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 April 1989.
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