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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear number plate light
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills chassis rails, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage ,inner and outer sills front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage ,inner and outer sills front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches and front support member heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing part worn fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage, inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front 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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches and front support member heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage, inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
brake hose ferrules and securing clips have some corrosion.brake discs have some wear and rust,rear leaf springs appear weak
headlight aim complies at time of test but would recommend replacements fitted
underside and steering and suspension components have some heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
brake hose ferrules and securing clips have some corrosion.brake discs have some wear and rust,rear leaf springs appear weak
underside and steering and suspension components have some heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion in underbody, rear spring hanger mountings etc. brake discs worn and pitted,unable to see pads
headlights slightly insecure. rear tyres perished. rear springs weak. some rust in brake pipes
rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded. exhaust support rubbers perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion in underbody, rear spring hanger mountings etc. brake discs worn and pitted,unable to see pads
headlights slightly insecure. rear tyres perished. rear springs weak. some rust in brake pipes
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion hole n/s front inner wing
headlights slightly insecure. rust in brake pipes and ferrules.
tyre walls perished. rust in sills and underbody
wear in brake discs.
wear in spring shackle bushes. rust in spring shackle brackets. springs weak/sagging.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
headlights slightly insecure. rust in brake pipes and ferrules.
tyre walls perished. rust in sills and underbody
wear in brake discs.
wear in spring shackle bushes. rust in spring shackle brackets. springs weak/sagging.
chassis and underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
chassis and underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust mounts deteriorated
Rear chassis & spring mounts slightly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust mounts deteriorated
Rear chassis & spring mounts slightly 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)
both front brakes show possible signs of over heating
both front inner wings small amount of corrosion
both outer cv boots in poor condition
both rear wheel bearings slight play
lots of handbrake travel
offside front inner wheel arch some corrosion
poor repair on drivers door step
rear brakes 29% imbalanced
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Both front inner wing panels are showing signs of corrosion.
Both rear road springs are showing signs of weakness.
Both sides of chassis sections at center and rear are showing signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear under frame is showing signs of corrosion.
rear number plate is showing signs of discolouration.
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Both front inner wing panels are showing signs of corrosion.
Both sides of chassis sections at center and rear are showing signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear number plate is showing signs of discolouration.
Rear under frame at rear is showing signs of corrosion.
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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L239 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L239 OMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L239 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 5 August 1993.
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