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53,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Advanced corrosion on the underside of the vehicle.
Both rear light cluster loose.
Exhaust mounting defective All rubber hangers cracking. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Passenger handle damaged, still opens from the outside.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to the fuel leak, incase of a fire. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure Mounting rubbers missing or damaged. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches but out of areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches but out of areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
General surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Slight corrosion to N/S/F inner arch not within prescribed area
Water ingress to O/S headlight
Brake performance not tested Due to O/S/F brake pipe bursting (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
General surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Slight corrosion to N/S/F inner arch not within prescribed area
Water ingress to O/S headlight
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all 4 tyres slightly perished
exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
various metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both side rear wings corroded
offside front wing corroded
offside front wheel arch corroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside front inner wing corroded
offside front wheel arch corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
bolt missing from exhaust manifold
front brake discs rusty
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L28 AFX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 L28 AFX, 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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L28 AFX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 August 1993.
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