MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,643 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure system is loose and rubber hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative rear (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front inner arches corroded
both front inner wheel arches corroded
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked center (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deteriorated (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deteriorated (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres show signs of ageing and cracking around outer side walls
corrosion on all suspension parts
exhaust system heavily corroded
front crash bar behind bumper corroded
rear brake flexi hose on back axle perishing and cracking but no cords/ply visable
rear shock bush's splitting and perished
surface corrosion on brake pipes and all other metal pipe work
surface corrosion on front brake discs
track rod end dust covers deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt
underside of vehicle has a lot of corrosion on it
Battery insecure by gearbox (1.9.1)
both front tyres show signs of ageing and cracking around outer side walls
corrosion on all suspension parts
exhaust system heavily corroded
front crash bar behind bumper corroded
front interior passenger door card missing
oil leak from sump bung
rear brake flexi hose on back axle perishing and cracking but no cords/ply visable
rear shock bush's splitting and perished
surface corrosion on brake pipes and all other metal pipe work
surface corrosion on front brake discs
track rod end dust covers deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt
underside of vehicle has a lot of corrosion on it
Battery insecure by gearbox (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in outer sill within 30cm of rear spring eye anchor point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in outer sill on n/s centre way down van within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in outer sill within 30cm of rear spring eye anchor point (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front tyres perishing and cracking around side walls
corrosion on all suspension parts
exhaust system corroded
front crash bar behind bumper corroded
rear brake flexi hose on back axle perishing and cracking but no cords/ply visable
rear shock bush's split and perished
surface corrosion on brake pipes and other metal pipe work
slight fluid leak o/s of steering rack
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight fluid leak o/s of steering rack
both front tyres starting to crack around outter side walls, no cords visable
exhaust system corroded
front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate
light mist of oil/grease around o/s steering rack boot
rear brake flexi hose starting to deteriorate
slight blow from exhaust
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres starting to crack around outter side walls, no cords visable
exhaust system corroded
front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate
light mist of oil/grease around o/s steering rack boot
rear brake flexi hose starting to deteriorate
slight blow from exhaust
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre perishing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre perishing
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leak
rear brake pipe perishing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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L236 FOG is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 L236 FOG, 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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L236 FOG is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 February 1994.
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