MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,685 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread deteriorated and bulging (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated (dated 2002)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight worn/corroded (3.5.1i)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.B.2)
clutch stiff in operation
nearside rear tyre slight deteriorated/perished
offside rear tyre tread slight lumpy in places
clutch stiff in operation
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
clutch stiff in operation
All tyres slightly deteriorated/perished
Clutch stiff in operation
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
All tyres slightly deteriorated/perished
Centre exhaust 1 mount broke but exhaust is secure
Clutch stiff in operation
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all wheel bearings have slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L152 HXP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 L152 HXP, 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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L152 HXP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 August 1993.
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