MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
exhaust weld repaired
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front n/s b rake pipe starting to corrode
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L497 PYB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 L497 PYB, 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 L497 PYB registered?
L497 PYB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 May 1994.
Is L497 PYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L497 PYB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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