MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
passenger seat sloppy
slight play in steering rack
unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to sealent covering
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
heavy perishing on all rubber exhaust mountins
heavy perishing on n/s/f tyre
passenger seat sloppy
slight play in steering rack
unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to sealent covering
both rear tyres has side wall splits
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear tyres with side wall crackes
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
battery insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L428 FTM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L428 FTM, 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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L428 FTM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 August 1993.
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