MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,073 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust system insecure REAR MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake excessively binding O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake lagging in operation O/S/R (1.2.1 (d))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT, COVERING SWOLLEN >> SUSPECT FERRULE >> CHECK ADVISED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine stopped twice during test but restarted
Front to Rear static brake pipe is corroded at a couple of clipping points
Nearside Door mirror glass corroded
Offside door catch poor
Exhaust hangers starting to deteriorate
Power steering pipes oily
Rear light panel requires securing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear light panel requires securing
Exhaust hangers starting to deteriorate
Power steering pipes oily
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear leaf springs corroded and starting to curve the wrong way
nearside headlight has moisture inside lens but not affecting beam image
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear leaf springs corroded and starting to curve the wrong way
nearside headlight has moisture inside lens but not affecting beam image
rear leaf springs corroded and starting to curve wrong way
Both rear leaf springs are corroded slightly splayed and starting to curve the wrong way
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
All exhaust hangers deteriorated.
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
All exhaust hangers deteriorated.
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
both front discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M983 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 M983 SYA, 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 M983 SYA registered?
M983 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 August 1994.
Is M983 SYA safe to buy?
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