MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner minor corrosion in sill
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
minor corrosion in front cross member
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
minor corrosion in front cross member
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front outer and inner sill slight corrosion
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front outer and inner sill slight corrosion
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust ; Minor leak at front flange joint & mounting rings perished
Wheel trims , various cover & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Exhaust ; System mounting rubber rings perished
Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 48 % , o/s lower performance
Brakes ; o/s/r brake backplate appears to be damp , suspect brake fluid leak at wheel cylinder ?
Exhaust ; System mounting rubber rings perished
Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Driveshafts ; o/s c.v gaiter deteriorated & n/s gaiter deformed
Steering ; n/s & o/s track rod end ball joints have slight play & seals deteriorated
Wheel trims fitted , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking at engine bay (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate obscured by reversing camera (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake ; rear brake hose deteriorated
Brake ; rear brake pipe corroded at wheel cylinder
Driveshafts ; o/s c.v gaiter deteriorated & n/s gaiter deformed
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering ; n/s & o/s track rod end ball joints have slight play & seals deteriorated
Wheel trims fitted , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside 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 Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside headlight damaged
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/headlight lens cracked
o/s/rear tyre inner edge worn
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L335 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 L335 YDF, 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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L335 YDF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 January 1994.
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