MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
rear nearside light lens cracked.
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise oil leak on engine.
advise rear nearside light lens cracked.
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L496 XWK is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 L496 XWK, 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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L496 XWK is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 June 1994.
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