MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside number plate lamp dim
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery clamp missing but battery still in a secure position
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery clamp missing but battery still in a secure position
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight corrosion nsf chassis rail
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
slight corrosion nsf chassis rail
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s step brace corroded, o/s missing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
battery insecure also wiring around it.
nearside rear tyre soft
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
battery insecure also wiring around it.
nearside rear tyre soft
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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L368 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 L368 LRC, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L368 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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