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98,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed due to incomplete system (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @ step area inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm from engine mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm from engine mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to binding excessivley (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both o/s and n/s rear leaf spring front mounts holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front chassis holed near sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (rear section holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch central section near sub frame mounts holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front chassis holed near sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Body panel likely to become detached bonnet catch panel corroded / holed at both o/s and n/s (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring front mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring front mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch [at rear]. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under battery. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch,at front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch,at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced just behind fuel tank. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working properly horn sounds when steering is turned. (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported not 100% clipped. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured just behind road wheel. (4.11 (a) (i))
oil leak
Oil leak ()
Nearside wiper smear
Offside Front handbrake slow reaction
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.A.3)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside wiper smear
Offside Front handbrake slow reaction
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.A.3)
underbody undersealed
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
underbody undersealed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
advise exhaust deteriorating
advise front tbrake discs pitted
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L544 MLS is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.
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 L544 MLS, 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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L544 MLS is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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