MOT Status
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76,696 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wheel arch corroded close to strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring front hangers are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear leaf spring rear hanger mounting area repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
many fresh welded/undersealed repairs present
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCHES (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCHES (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor / door step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
all four tyres are cracking / perishing on outer side walls
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor / door step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
all four tyres are cracking / perishing on outer side walls
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all tyres cracking on side walls
slight corrosion n/s sill
slight corrosion o/s/f inner wing
slight corrosion o/s/r outrigger
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer lower valence (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer lower valence (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped t - piece union (3.6.B.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear x member (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
advise n/s/ sill coroded and holed but not in a structral area
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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L278 PSP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L278 PSP, 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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L278 PSP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1993.
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