MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front inner wings corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front inner wings corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust rubbers perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Offside rear light lense damaged
All rear lights have slight bad earth
Centre exhaust rubber missing
Coolant leak
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Inner Step corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
X4 c.v boots deteriorated
Headlamp aim too high X2 (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid To o/s (8.2.3)
All rear lights have slight bad earth
Centre exhaust rubber missing
Coolant leak
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Inner Step corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
X4 c.v boots deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion starting around front step sills
corrosion starting around front step sills
position lamps operating through ignition instead of battery circuit
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s rear brake binding slightly
slight interaction in all lamps
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight imbalance on front brakes
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L312 OWF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 L312 OWF, 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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L312 OWF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 June 1994.
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