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49,829 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall split to cords (185R14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres (185 14c) cracked
both front upper glass panels loose
exhaust centre section cracked
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
centre exhaust mounting split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre getting low on outside
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J181 YCG is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 J181 YCG, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J181 YCG is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 March 1992.
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