MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,519 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded ( engine mount area )
Nearside Front headlight lens cracked
coolant leak from engine )
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded ( engine mount area )
Nearside Front headlight lens cracked
coolant leak from engine )
Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed area ( inner wheel arch )
Nearside Front headlight lens cracked
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed area ( inner wheel arch )
Nearside Front headlight lens cracked
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle tee piece (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
coolant leak
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be off side (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
coolant leak
Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
battery tray starting to corroded
front cross member starting to corrode
offside door latch sticking
offside outersill corroded in a non prescribed area
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
battery tray starting to corroded
both outersills corroded in non prescribed areas
front cross member starting to corrode
offside door latch sticking
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L211 RDT is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 L211 RDT, 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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L211 RDT is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 February 1994.
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