MOT Status
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85,401 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Various welding repairs to underside of vehicle and underside covered in underseal.
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake only just met minimum requirements
general underside corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside parking brake only just met minimum requirements
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
general underside corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY ACHIEVED THE MINIMUM EFFISIENCY REQUIREMENT
SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS
TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY UNDERSEALED
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
O/S HEADLAMP HAS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAULT
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY ACHIEVED THE MINIMUM EFFISIENCY REQUIREMENT
SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS
TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY UNDERSEALED
Corrosion to off side rear under sill
Hand brake has a long travel
Off side door step has corrosion
Off side head lamp has a poor pattern
Surface corrosion to rear spring mounts
General underbody corrosion,with welded patch repairs.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish
vehicle underside corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish
vehicle underside corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Corrosion to offside and nearside outer and inner sills
Engine mounting splitting
Exhaust mounting rubbers splitting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
All front brake hoses perished
Massive engine oil leak
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside rear wheel binding
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
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H285 YCK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 H285 YCK, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H285 YCK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 February 1991.
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