MOT Status
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36,258 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Gearbox mounting defective Rubber bush worn
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To left of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to right of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damp in multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Gearbox mounting defective Rubber bush worn
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Image correcting stickers fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To left of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to right of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damp in multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer out line marker not working
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper out line marker not working
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer out line marker not working
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper out line marker not working
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all four tyres cracked and in poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
all four tyres cracked and in poor condition
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
all four tyres have cracks on side walls
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
bulkhead holed with corrosion below windscreen
rear exhaust rubber missing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
bulkhead holed with corrosion below windscreen
rear exhaust rubber missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak at gearbox - SUSPECT oil coming from dipstick,(incorrectly positioned)
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G888 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 G888 KYA, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G888 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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