MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Front cross-member corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front inner wing corroded
Nearside outer door mirror cover damaged
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside front inner step corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slam panel corroded
Tow bar corroded
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Front cross-member corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front inner wing corroded
Nearside outer door mirror cover damaged
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside front inner step corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slam panel corroded
Tow bar corroded
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front slam panel corroded
Headlight panel corroded
Nearside front inner wing corroded
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged + outer cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside front inner step corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various underside corroded
Both headlight panels corroded
Front slam panel corroded
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside front inner step corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various components underside corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlight panels corroded
Front slam panel corroded
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside front inner step corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various components underside corroded
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning noisy /rough when rotating (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail furrel badly corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
massive corrosion around head lamp housing's
unable to gain access to bonnet / engine
vehicle listing
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box both ended (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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L248 RYA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 L248 RYA, 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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L248 RYA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 June 1994.
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