MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust rubber
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
sump rusty
underside of vehicle surface corrosion forming
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corrosion (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chassis section (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear floor to wheel arch corrosion
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Both rear inner wheel arches corroding but not within a prescribed area
Front section of nearside front inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside rear handbrake performance could be improved
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front and offsode rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm 185/14
Offside front outer and inner sill sections corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
Standard of welding could be better
Two rubber exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately secured at time of test
Vehicle very rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear inner wheel arches corroding but not within a prescribed area
Front section of nearside front inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside rear handbrake performance could be improved
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front and offsode rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm 185/14
Offside front outer and inner sill sections corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
Two rubber exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately secured at time of test
Offside outer cv gaitor has a leak but dirt not ingressing
Offside sill corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside sill corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
some wireing around battery terminals not connected
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
some corrosion in both rear spring mountings
some corrosion in nearside front outter sill,not excessive
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
some corrosion in both rear spring mountings
some corrosion in nearside front outter sill,not excessive
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
silencer rattles poss baffles breaking up
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering rack
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L514 OYC is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.
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 L514 OYC, 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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L514 OYC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1994.
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