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B568 YMU

1984 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,056 mi
Last recorded44,056 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB568 YMU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 44,056 miles

Front suspention components corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,967 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 31 May 2023 43,966 miles

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

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2022 43,920 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring corrode (BOTH)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 43,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring corrode (BOTH)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 43,690 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 43,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where brake fittings attatch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,861 miles

Exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/deteriorate

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2013 41,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,571 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front out rigger deteriorateing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,164 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split/perish

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

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,465 miles

front no plate will soon require replac ement

Pass 2 May 2008 37,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 36,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 35,493 miles

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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B568 YMU is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B568 YMU, 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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B568 YMU is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 August 1984.

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