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A990 YSD

1984 Talbot Express

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,253 mi
Last recorded73,253 miles
Recorded on2 May 2006
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA990 YSD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 May 2006 73,253 miles

both inner sills and all inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2005 73,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A990 YSD is a 1984 Talbot Express in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A990 YSD, 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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What year was A990 YSD registered?

A990 YSD is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1984.

Is A990 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A990 YSD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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