MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Corrosion to floor and outer riggers; vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside in rusty condition
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside in rusty condition
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongy (1.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Next to exhaust rubber (4.11 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front inner brake pads look low but unable to see fully and wear wires damaged
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside has slight surface corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to vehicle
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to vehicle
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
clutch pedal high
exhaust mount missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working bad earth (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
clutch pedal high
exhaust mount missing
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust system needs replacing ( corrosion)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front brake pads not visable
nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front brake pads not visable
nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K517 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K517 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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K517 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 May 1993.
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