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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
No anti theft ignition/steering lock fitted to steering column
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine - quantity of oil leaking is close to failure criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring shackle mounting bracket to chassis corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
No anti theft ignition/steering lock fitted to steering column
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine - quantity of oil leaking is close to failure criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn/rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking/perished - no cords visible yet, at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
No anti-theft ignition/steering lock fitted to steering column
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn/rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes - advise replacement
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit No securing clamp fitted, (battery very close to bonnet and support stay) (4.13 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Isolating switch hanging from dash by drivers footwell - contacts likely to touch bare metal etc; (4.11 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges in engine bay wiring through bulkhead not in grommet (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring along nearside chassis insecure and routed round sharp edges & touching/rubbing nearside rear shock absorber (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring through bulkhead near nearside steering rack boot area has no grommet fitted (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing area next to tie bar mounting bracket area - previos repairs breaking away (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing next to tie bar mounting bracket area, previous repair rusting through & breaking away (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring insecure & hanging loose around towbar area (4.11 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring insecure near offside driveshaft under vehicle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components The towbar fitted to this vehicle has been modified to fit the vehicle and is not suitably or safely fitted (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn/rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking/perished - no cords visible yet, at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch area next to lower suspension arm mounting area visibly rusted, but no holes yet, at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))
No anti-theft ignition/steering lock fitted to steering column
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn/rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip in lens - not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only one bulb working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes - advise replacement
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
oil leak ai master cylinder.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
oil leak ai master cylinder.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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L253 YCN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 L253 YCN, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L253 YCN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 December 1993.
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