MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front step corroded
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all underbody showing corrosion
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front step corroded
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all under body showing corrosion
All exhaust rubbers are showing signs of aging/deterioration but system is still secure
All underbody is showing signs of excessive corrosion
All underbody suspension rubbers are showing signs of aging/deteriorating but have no play in them
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both front inner wings are showing signs of corrosion and deterioration
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Step is deteriorated
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper not working Both wipers not working (3.4 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All underbody has excessive corrosion
All exhaust rubbers are deteriorating but system is still secure
All underbody suspension rubbers are showing signs of aging/deteriorating but have no play
Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Wing is deteriorating
Nearside Front Step is deteriorating
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Wing is deteriorating
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both inner wings detteriated
Nearside step detteriating
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside headlamp lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rubbers detteriated
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested due to engine condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both inner wings detteriating.
Nearside step detteriating
Offside headlamp lens cracked
exhaust mounting rubbers detteriated/missing system still secure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres very slight cracks in sidewalls
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H929 YYW is a 1990 Talbot Express in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 H929 YYW, 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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H929 YYW is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 September 1990.
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