MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system slightly leaking
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Front chassis repaired but still has slight corrosion
Front suspension bushes worn and perished
Front underside body corroded
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside outer and inner sill corroded front to rear
Nearside sill repaired but still corroded
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside outer and inner sill corroded front to rear
Offside sill repaired but still corroded
Rear chassis repaired but still has slight corrosion
Rear suspension leaf springs corroded
Rear underside body corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Front chassis repaired but still has slight corrosion
Front suspension bushes worn and perished
Front underside body corroded
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside outer sill repaired but still has slight corrosion
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside outer sill repaired but still has slight corrosion
Rear chassis corroded but still has slight corrosion
Rear underside body corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear repaired but still has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Chassis repaired but still has slight corrosion
Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside rear chassis has been repaired but still has corrosion next to suspension mount
Offside rear chassis has been repaired but still has corrosion next to suspension mount
Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Vehicle has misfire under load
Both rear suspension leaf springs corroded
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Handbrake performance only just met required levels and repair could be necessary in near future
Nearside front inner wheel arch body corroded
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear underside body and sills have slight corrosion
Coolant leak
Front suspension springs corroded
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside wiper perished
Rear chassis corroded
Vehicle under body corroded front to rear coated with under seal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Front suspension springs corroded
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside wiper perished
Rear chassis corroded
Vehicle under body corroded front to rear coated with under seal
Chassis corroded
underneath of vehicle is corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/f caliper nipples rusty
n/s/f door handle broken
unable to test n/s/f seatbelt due to seat not fitted
water pump faulty
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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L257 XUS is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 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 L257 XUS, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L257 XUS is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 April 1994.
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