MOT Status
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53,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight engine oil leak.
Slight gearbox oil leak.
Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Slight engine oil leak.
Slight gearbox oil leak.
Both front tyres have split on outer sidewalls.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Recommend replacement of front tyres due to condition.
Slight engine oil leak
Slight gearbox oil leak
Both front tyres have split on outer sidewalls.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight engine oil leak
Slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight cracking to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.
Slight engine oil leak.
Slight gearbox oil leak.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
o/s front tyre cracking.
Oil leak
n/s rear brake slightly sticking.o/s and n/s front brake disc slightly corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
o/s rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L274 UMB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 L274 UMB, 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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L274 UMB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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