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85,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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all welding has been covered in underseal
some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at jaking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all welding has been covered in underseal
some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole at leaf spring mount (6.2.1 (d) (i))
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre section and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear back panel holed and corroded
Front Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear back panel holed and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f inner wing support panel has corrosion
small chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
o/s/f inner wing support panel has corrosion
small chip in windscreen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper in poor condition advise repairing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Slight brake bind
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch at tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner door step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Bumper in poor condition
Body has slight corrosion Front both under steps (6.1.B.2)
Rear bumper rusty
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion Front both under steps (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear bumper rusty
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
advise o/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor is torn
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s inner cv gaitor split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s inner cv gaitor split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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L101 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L101 ORC, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L101 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 April 1994.
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