MOT Status
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103,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner outer sill corroded & holed .Not prescribed area
Nearside Front inner wings/ wheel arches corroded & holed . not in prescribed areas
Offside Front inner wings / wheel arches corroded & holed not in prescribed areas
Offside inner outer sill corroded & holed not prescribed area
Offside Front inner outer sill corroded & holed. Not prescribed area
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner outer sill corroded & holed . Not prescribed area
Front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
both front inner wings corroded
headlight deflectors fitted
nearside rack boot damp
offside outer sill holed
rear chassis within towbar area slightly corroded
slight play in brake pedal bushes
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front inner and out sills and steps slight corrosion
headlights have pattern removers on
offside front brake pipes secured with cable ties
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front inner wings welded and undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear brake hose ferrule corroded
rear chassis extenders corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s wiper split
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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M318 VUB is a 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 71,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M318 VUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M318 VUB is a 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 May 1995.
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