MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive exhaust emissions not met (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp insecure both headlamp adjuster brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cables split and seizing (1.1.15 (e))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in inner wheel arch by suspension lower arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded slightly
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded slightly
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Both handbrake outer cables corroded.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Outer cable corroded. (3.5.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear panel (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Outer cable corroded. (3.5.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
remaining exhaust rubber mounts perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
PADS AND DISC POOR CONDITION!!!!!POWER RACK DAMP!!!
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside & nearside front tyres starting to shoulder on outside edges.
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside & nearside front tyres starting to shoulder on outside edges.
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear flexi-brake hose deteriorated. † †Front brake discs light surface corrosion inside edges.
Rear flexi-brake hose deteriorated. † †
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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L153 ORA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L153 ORA, 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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L153 ORA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 April 1994.
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