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ExpiredMileage
70,996 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded on braking surfaces, (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Most Mounts Missing (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both Sides. (8.2.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Crossmember Corroded through (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Heavy Corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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E179 YMW is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,137 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E179 YMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E179 YMW is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 28 March 1988.
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