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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre 17 years old
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LSV to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre 17 years old
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LSV to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Lower Windscreen scuttle panel corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LSV to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Lower Windscreen scuttle panel corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LSV to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front All direction indicators not working indicator lights not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow vacuum pump not working (1.1.3 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle
offside inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle
offside inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle
Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185r14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both outer CV boots cracking.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner sill corroded but not affecting the structure of the vehicle
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Header tank is empty. Signs of coolant front timing cover of engine. Water pump suspect.
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded and has a hole present. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake performance weak and without full lock up on RBT.
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded and has a hole present. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Lower ferrule heavily corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread area fully open, cracking / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak Header tank is empty. Signs of coolant front timing cover of engine. Water pump suspect.
Front Headlamp lenses have the remains of Euro deflector stickers fitted.
Hazard warning switch faulty Switch operation poor performance. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded and has a hole present. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake performance weak and without full lock up on RBT.
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded and has a hole present. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Slight restricted brake movement.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Coolant leak Header tank empty. Signs of a fluid leak from cam-belt cover / water-pump area.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittent operation. (4.5.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Two metal pipes to flexi pipe T-Piece on rear axle held in place with a cable tie. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust system insecure X4 Zero rubber rings perished and splitting. (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Coolant leak Header tank empty. Signs of a fluid leak from cam-belt cover / water-pump area.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Remains of sticker. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Remains of sticker. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittent operation. (4.5.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Two metal pipes to flexi pipe T-Piece on rear axle held in place with a cable tie. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front suspension rusty
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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L36 FNC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 L36 FNC, 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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L36 FNC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 February 1994.
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