MOT Status
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97,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front step/ sill corroding
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion In front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak Minor
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion In front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak Minor
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s sill corroded advise repair
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s outer sill corroded at front
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brakes unbalenced n/s low
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear service brake efficiency lower than normal.
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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L254 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L254 ONN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L254 ONN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 April 1994.
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