MOT Status
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129,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front inner panel corroded not within fail criteria
Offside Outer sill corroded not within fail criteria
rear water tank could become insecure when filled needs proper straps fitting
Emissions unable to be completed exsess co and hc blocking intake filter (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front inner panel corroded not within fail criteria
Offside Outer sill corroded not within fail criteria
rear water tank could become insecure when filled needs proper straps fitting
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front both jacking points corroded
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
front brake discs poor /long brake pedal travel
play at offside front lower ball joint near legal limit
rear leaf springs inverted
seepage from power steering rack
some prescribed areas under sealed unable to determine condition
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
front brake discs poor /long brake pedal travel
play at offside front lower ball joint near legal limit
rear leaf springs inverted
seepage from power steering rack
some prescribed areas under sealed unable to determine condition
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both Rear Springs Starting to Get Weak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
emissions just pass - rear road leaf springd tired
engine slightly smokey
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both rear leaf no 3 leaf displaced
emissions just pass
Advise.rear exhaust box insecure.
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
gearbox oil leak
n/s/f lower battery tray corroding
n/s/r light lense damaged
rear springs weak
some play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Oil leak
gearbox oil leak
heavy cracking n/s/r tyre
n/s/f tie bar bush perishing
play in top steering colum bush
security of n/s/f seat
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
auxilury battery insecure
heavy cracking to both front & nearside rear inner tyre walls
slight damage nearside rear lamp lens
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
auxilury battery insecure
heavy cracking to both front & nearside rear inner tyre walls
slight damage nearside rear lamp lens
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L270 TWS is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 L270 TWS, 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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L270 TWS is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1994.
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