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ExpiredMileage
75,896 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember rotten/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced NS & OS under steps no continuous welds on repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair near wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed near wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper bracket corroded/rotten
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
wooden flooring underside poor condition in areas -
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Very poor condition inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S & N/S - When switched on activates reverse lights (4.5.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Very poor condition inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (e))
Impact damage to Fuel Tank
O/S & N/S Front door step inner panels corroded
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Impact damage to fuel tank
Nearside Front Tyre worn low outer band...
Nearside Rear Tyre worn & cracking within treads - would suggest replacement
Impact damage along front edge of fuel tank
N/S/R Brake binding slightly
O/S/F Brake slightly slow to respond
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system heavily corroded in areas and small hole in tail pipe
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust system heavily corroded in areas and small hole in tail pipe
O/S DOOR STEP SLIGHTLY CORROADED
O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA SLIGHTLY CORROADED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S DOOR STEP SLIGHTLY CORROADED
O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA SLIGHTLY CORROADED
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER ARMS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT
ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to see front brake pad condition.
slight engine oil leak
slight play nearside front wheel bearing
brake servo pipe showing signs of chaffing
engine oil leak
front pads getting low
offside c.v boot getting perished
poor image nearside headlamp
rear shocker mounting bushes getting perished
small hole nearside c.v boot
small hole nearside steering rack boot
some play both track rod ends
engine oil leak
front pads getting low
some play steering rack
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L548 TVF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L548 TVF, 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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L548 TVF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1994.
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