MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
under car has heavy covering of underseal
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all 4 inner wheel archs & both front inner siles undersealed
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,inner faces (3.5.1i)
exhaust rubbers perished
just passed foot brake test,51%
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sile (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all 4 inner wheel archs & both front inner siles undersealed
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,inner faces (3.5.1i)
exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill / step area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill / step area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower panel behind wheel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower valance (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Outer 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
exhaust rubber mountings all excessivly deteriorated
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side outer sill corroded
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L268 OTS is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L268 OTS, 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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L268 OTS is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 August 1993.
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