MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight corrosion on offside and nearside outer sills
Exhaust rubber starting to deteriorate.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bottom gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
both inner sills corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both inner sills corroded.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general underbody corrosion
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight underbody corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
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M893 YPW is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M893 YPW, 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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M893 YPW is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 September 1994.
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