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Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test LH Front and Both Rear ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test LH Front and Both Rear ()
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near to tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Front brake disc inner face slight corrosion
Front chassis starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive
Rear Seat belt missing forward facing seat buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))
Front brake disc inner face slight corrosion
Front chassis starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive
Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not considered to be excessive
Nearside Front tyre inner wall has age related cracking
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not considered to be excessive
Nearside Front tyre inner wall has age related cracking
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs have slight pitting to outer face
Front inner wing/chassis rail starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive
brake pipes to front flexible hoses have been painted
chassis corroded and underside of vehicle corroded
exhaust rubber mountings perished and split
exhaust rubbers are all perished
slight play in offside track rod end
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rubbers are all perished
slight play in offside track rod end
slight play in rear wheel bearings
o/s/r and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight corrosion in nearside front inner wing
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L386 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 L386 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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L386 LRC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 December 1993.
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