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L437 YTA

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,751 mi
Last recorded70,751 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 YTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,751 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 70,751 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,493 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,492 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both mountings missing (7.1.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,253 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,727 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 62,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 61,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,137 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,459 miles

Corosion throughout under body

Engine oil leak

Rear brakes noisy

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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L437 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L437 YTA, 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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What year was L437 YTA registered?

L437 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L437 YTA safe to buy?

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