MOT Status
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51,560 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective middle/rear (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s rear (1.2.1 (e))
very slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafed on shock absorber . (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
dampness around fuel pump
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
dampness around fuel pump
difficult to pass emissions test
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s rear (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Unable to check front pads
Unable to check front pads
slight exhaust blow?
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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L438 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 L438 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 L438 YTA registered?
L438 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1993.
Is L438 YTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L438 YTA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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