MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Various rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around jacking block area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Various rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension rusted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust rusty
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
center exhaust rubbers split
nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
center exhaust rubbers split
nearside rear tyre perished
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
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M378 XOT is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M378 XOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M378 XOT is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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