MOT Status
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88,636 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested no servo and leak at rear metal brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger at offside rear spring, rear support bracket area is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake servo inoperative brake servo pump has disintegrated and shed belt drive (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around offside rear, front of spring hanger support area, dangerously corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from load sense valve to rear axle hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing abnormally on edges, centre tread stepped up (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake pipes corroded
Slight play nearside front bottom ball joint
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge
front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge
n/s wing mirror cover loose
exhaust tail pipe outlet split
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
exhaust tail pipe outlet split
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust out let pipe split
front n/s outer sill corroded { step area }
n/s mirror casing loose
small split in exhaust tail pipe
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
small split in exhaust tail pipe
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
as previously advised
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
rear shock absorbers top bushes starting to perish
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L252 RYA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 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 L252 RYA, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L252 RYA registered?
L252 RYA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L252 RYA safe to buy?
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