MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubbers missing but supported ok (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubbers missing but supported ok (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 4 rubbers broken & remaining are cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 4 rubbers broken & remaining are cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion around n/s/f corner of windscreen and tops of doors
slight play in rear wheel bearings
repairs made to exhaust hangers
slight play both rear wheel bearings
Nearside mirror glass damaged
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
exhaust rubber mounts perished x4
exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust rubbers perished
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear exhaust rubbers perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
rear exhaust rubbers perished
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L470 LBM is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 L470 LBM, 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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L470 LBM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1994.
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