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A436 YJB

1984 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests23 (10 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate43.5%

Mileage

68,840 mi
Last recorded68,840 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA436 YJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 13 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 68,840 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENGINE MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 5 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door pillar insecure Corroded/ poorly repaired (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal low reserve travel

Front A Pillars Covered in body filler

Front Suspension rubber components perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Repairs covered in under seal

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing has slight corrosion

Nearside Front temporary repair to battery tray

Offside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

both nearside and offside inner sill steps have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2020 66,548 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing has slight corrosion

Nearside Front temporary repair to battery tray

Offside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

both nearside and offside inner sill steps have slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2019 65,473 miles

battery carrier corroded

rear air suspension airbags in poor condition

vehicle floor corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 65,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to bind

battery carrier corroded

rear air suspension airbags in poor condition

vehicle floor corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 64,583 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,581 miles

Braking system leaking rear brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Apr 2017 62,550 miles

Headlamp switch faulty doesn't switch to main beam (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,146 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,133 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside

Pass 21 May 2014 60,210 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes going to o/s/f flexy hoses have corrosion

slight noise from both front hubs

Fail 19 May 2014 60,207 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes going to o/s/f flexy hoses have corrosion

slight noise from both front hubs

Pass 8 May 2013 59,853 miles

brake pipes going to o/s/f flexy hoses corroded

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2013 59,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded

brake pipes going to o/s/f flexy hoses corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 59,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

offside front inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Fail 3 May 2012 59,613 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear back plates damp

front brake discs badly pitted

n/s doorstep rusty

n/s o/s front upper strut turrets very rusty

n/s o/s rear chasis rusty

n/s rear wheel very rusty

o/s front inner wing rusty

o/s front metal brake pipes rusty

rear crossmember rusty

slight blow from exhaust

slight damage o/s rear light lense

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,829 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 58,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 58,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,781 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 58,781 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside 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.

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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A436 YJB is a 1984 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.5%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 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 A436 YJB, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A436 YJB is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 January 1984.

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