MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside front tyre has slight cracks
Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre has slight cracks
Offside rear tyre has slight cracks
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre cracked on side wall
wind screen scratched
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
3 exhaust rubbers cracked and ready to brake
n/s/r tyre cracked on side wall
wind screen scratched
exhaust mounts split & cracking
offside front brake binding on slightly
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G168 YPV is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 G168 YPV, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G168 YPV registered?
G168 YPV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 March 1990.
Is G168 YPV safe to buy?
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