MOT Status
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83,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
General corrosion across chassis, suspension, braking and under-body components.
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
General corrosion across chassis, suspension, braking and under-body components.
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail outrigger ( inside jacking point ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
corrosion to n/s inner/lower wing at front outside P/AREA,BUT ADVISED TO REPAIR.
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L34 HCK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L34 HCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L34 HCK is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 April 1994.
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