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74,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust rubber mounts perished.
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Exhaust rubber mounts perished.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.
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L488 XDF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L488 XDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L488 XDF registered?
L488 XDF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 2 August 1993.
Is L488 XDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for L488 XDF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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