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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak on offside rear (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust silencer insecure crack where pipe enters front silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
under body corrosion not affecting testable items at time of test
wipers operate slow [particail seized
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
under body corrosion not affecting testable items at time of test
wipers operate slow [particail seized
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake reg valve to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at front section (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight vertical play (2.6.2)
Offside Front tyre showing cracks within tred and inner side wall
Rear gear box mounting bush deteriorating
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported central rubber missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight vertical play (2.6.2)
Offside Front tyre showing cracks within tred and inner side wall
Rear gear box mounting bush deteriorating
general corrosion on underside of the vehicle
o/s/f inner wing - wheel arch corroded
small grease leak from n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter
various steel brake pipes slightly corroded
water tank straps corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
general corrosion on underside of the vehicle
n/s/r tyre outer + inner sidewall perishing
o/s/f inner wing - wheel arch corroded
small grease leak from n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter
various steel brake pipes slightly corroded
water tank straps corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all four wheel corroding
rear brake back plates corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all four wheel corroding
rear brake back plates corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
gear box mountain has play
n/s/rear and o/s/rear are rusty
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
some of the exhaust rubbers have cracks
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
some of the exhaust rubbers have cracks
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
all flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
osr tyre worn on inner edge
surface corrosion osf inner wheel arch
All exhaust mountings perished
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K499 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 K499 YNE, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K499 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.
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