MOT Status
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107,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Gear engagement difficult
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Gear engagement difficult
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight underbody corrosion
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
general signs of under body corrosion
slight bind on offside rear brake
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
general signs of under body corrosion
slight bind on offside rear brake
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
general under body corrosion
Oil leak
general signs of underbody corrosion
underside of vehicle wax oiled
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
general signs of underbody corrosion
underside of vehicle wax oiled
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
clutch slipping
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutch slipping
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
emission limits, not in annex
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
emission limits, not in annex
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ns fronr and rear brake pipes rusty exhaust rubber mount week
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine oil leak
exhaust tail pipe corrding
Advisories from original test by G FOX still apply.
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
NSR tyre is perished with minor cracking
OS exhaust mounting rubbers are in poor condition
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
oil leak from engine
oil level just above minimum
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
oil leak from engine
oil level just above minimum
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L712 FKN 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 60%.
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 L712 FKN, 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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L712 FKN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 May 1994.
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