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88,040 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure starter (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive
O/s rear tyre wearing unevenly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch, x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
O/s rear tyre wearing unevenly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated
Exhaust slightly corroded
Front x member slightly corroded
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Welding undersealed
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch, patch not welded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch, patch not welded (2.4.A.3)
Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated
Exhaust slightly corroded
Front x member slightly corroded
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
corrosion on offside front near front bumper
numerous metal brake pipes corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion on offside front near front bumper
numerous metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
battery insecure
exhaust rubbers perished
rear exhaust rusty
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust rubbers perished
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear leaf springs slightly distorted
exhaust mounting rubbers perished
offside front inner wing corroded
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear leaf springs slightly distorted
exhaust mounting rubbers perished
offside front inner wing corroded
Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
offside front inner wheel arch area corroded
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G896 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 G896 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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G896 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 September 1989.
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