MOT Status
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57,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion on suspension and braking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to underneath
exhaust system in poor condition / leaking gasses
lower rear engine mount in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to ruptured brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel area area (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing next to upper spring/strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing condition (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up Central support bearing/housing (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake servo hose badly perished
Front Inner wings badly corroded nearside and offside
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner sill and bodywork showing heavy corrosion within engine mounting prescribed area
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users n/s/f bumper (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front inner arches corroded
Offside Front step area corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear arches/panels corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leaks to engine and gearbox
sills corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to front join (7.1.2)
oil leaks to engine and gearbox
sills corroded
Front inner arches corroded
Offside Front step area corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear arches/panels corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L225 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 L225 OMA, 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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L225 OMA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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