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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Sink's to the floor (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at support clip in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded at support clips in engine bay and wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at support clip in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded at support clips in engine bay and wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at support clip between engine bay and wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded through engine bay support clips through wheel arch to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip above o/s of steering rack (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip above o/s of steering rack (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre cracking
Rear Exhaust rubber broken
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Innersill (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Mudflap insecure (4.1.D.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Bumper insecure
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre cracking
Rear Exhaust rubber broken
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust tailpipe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear backing plate showing signs of being damp
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front inner wing corroded
Offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall
Oil leak
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust tailpipe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear backing plate showing signs of being damp
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front inner wing corroded
Offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall
Oil leak
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
damage to n/s door mirror glass
n/s front inner arch showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
damage to n/s door mirror glass
n/s front inner arch showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust clamp broken
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust clamp broken
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)
o/s front headlamp beam pattern poor
o/s window regulator faulty
slight play in o/s front steering rack
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
o/s front headlamp beam pattern poor
o/s rear numberplate lamp dull
o/s window regulator faulty
slight play in o/s front steering rack
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L824 BBB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 L824 BBB, 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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L824 BBB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 April 1994.
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