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A25 YBB

1983 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,468 mi
Last recorded84,468 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 YBB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 84,468 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 84,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 84,468 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 84,468 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 84,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,245 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 83,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear side lights different density lights/bulbs,nearside looks like a brake light.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,430 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 82,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,789 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A25 YBB is a 1983 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,564 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 A25 YBB, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A25 YBB is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 August 1983.

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