MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,574 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front bottom ball joint cover split but prevents the ingress of dirt
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
upper position lights not working
Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear flexi (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper additional position lamp inop
Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil sump pan porous slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
hand brake warning light on
n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split but prevents ingress of dirt
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose rubbing on driveshaft not safe to test (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner tyre wall rubbing on suspension spring (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner tyre wall rubbing son suspension spring (5.2.3 (f))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts loose wiring near moving auxiliary belt and alternator pully (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake hose insecure and is resting on rotating driveshaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipes not secure hanging loose could catch wheel or driveshaft (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear sensor wiring rubbing inside wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground electrical wiring hanging near tow bar attachment (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe not clipped across rear axle is hanging down (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper additional position lamp inop
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid pipes not secure inner arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil sump pan porous slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front discs pitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs pitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L717 FKN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L717 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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L717 FKN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1994.
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