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LDZ 1182

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,377 mi
Last recorded110,377 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDZ 1182
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2023 110,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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 Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,363 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 110,341 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 110,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,194 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking but no visable cords

Pass 2 May 2013 110,106 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 109,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 108,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 107,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 104,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 101,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 99,224 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 99,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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LDZ 1182 is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 LDZ 1182, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LDZ 1182 registered?

LDZ 1182 is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 October 1991.

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