MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,285 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED NEAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROED NEAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNR WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED NEAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROED NEAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNR WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
major oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
major oil leak
Coolant leak
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust supporting rubbers perished
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L37 RCA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 L37 RCA, 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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L37 RCA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 November 1993.
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