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L442 YTA

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,134 mi
Last recorded63,134 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 YTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 63,134 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside front corners of inner wing/ front panel

corrosion to rear of nearside sill

corrosion to sill below door step on nearside

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,957 miles

Nearside Front Arches corroded, not in prescribed area

Offside Front Arches corroded, not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,440 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 62,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow acting 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,775 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 60,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,994 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,993 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 58,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 52,592 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,776 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,360 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

LAV-Flexi hose brake pipe corroded

Passenger side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,325 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Minor cracks forming on drivers side front tyre along tread

Passenger seat loose advise investigation/repair

Slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers wiper blade smearing slightly

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Minor engine and gearbox oil leaks

Passenger side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 30 Jul 2009 45,739 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers wiper blade smearing slightly

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Minor engine and gearbox oil leaks

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Passenger side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 6 Aug 2008 44,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,013 miles

Exhaust centre mountings deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front lower brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2007 42,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust centre mountings deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front lower brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,019 miles

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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L442 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L442 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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L442 YTA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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