MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,776 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis inner wing under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water in headlight (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake reading low
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracks
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)
exhaust system in poor condition and mountings weak
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust mountings poor.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust mountings poor.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Both front outer cv boots perishing and starting to split
Front bumper strengthener panel corroded
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Support straps for water tank corroded
Various areas of surface corrosion and corrosion blisters on wheel arches and on inner and outer sills
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front outer cv boots perishing and starting to split
Front bumper strengthener panel corroded
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Support straps for water tank corroded
Various areas of surface corrosion and corrosion blisters on wheel arches and on inner and outer sills
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Slight play in nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearing
Some small areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Slight play in nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearing
Some small areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants
Advanced corrosion on both inner sill areas
Exhaust mounting rubber hoops perishing
Front suspension componants have advanced surface corrosion
Rear backplates corroded
Rear brake hose ferrules have advanced corrosion
Rear valance underneath rear doors has advanced surface corrosion
Slight play in the nearside front and both rear wheel bearings
Small area of surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe
Surface corrosion on both front suspension struts
Surface corrosion on rear top shock absorber mountings
Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle including various panel seem joints
small hole in nearside front inner cv boot near clip
Corrosion on nearside middle sill area
Exhaust mounting rubbers perishing
Rear brake hose starting to perish and hose ferrules corroding
Slight interaction between offside rear tail light and indicator
Small area of corrosion on front to rear brake pipe
Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants
Wiper rubbers starting to separate off blades
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
advanced corrosion on rear of offside sill and offside front wheel arch
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advanced corrosion on rear of offside sill and offside front wheel arch
tyres fitted to nearside rear,offside front and spare are perished on walls
Both front tyres cracked and perished on walls
Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Osr tyre heavily perished and cracked
Small amount of play in all wheel bearings
Suspension components corroded front and rear
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L118 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L118 ORC, 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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L118 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1994.
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