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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
underside of vehicle is undersealed
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
underside of vehicle is undersealed
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside undersealed
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside undersealed
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
sills slight corrosion
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
sills slight corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill, corroded and holed. Jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation all four brakes (1.2.1 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls detiorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls detiorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to inner and outer sills
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls detiorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls detiorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front sills excess corrosion
corrosion to inner and outer sills
front brake discs corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
front cross member corroded
inner and outer sills corroded
some suspension components have slight corrosion
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L151 OPW is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 L151 OPW, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L151 OPW is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 August 1993.
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