MOT Status
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78,962 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavilly waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
bake hose ferules deteriated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferules onto callipers (3.6.B.4d)
brake pipes heavily wax oiled hard to inspect
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferules onto callipers (3.6.B.4d)
brake pipes heavily wax oiled hard to inspect
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
1.very slight play in both front wheel bearings 2.front brake discs slightly corroded on edges 3.slight oil leaks 4.exhaust mounted with cable ties
1.front brake discs corroded 2.slight blow on front to centre exhaust joint 3.slight play in both front wheel bearings
1.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 2.slight play in both front and n/s rear wheel bearings 3.slight play in steering column
1.front brake discs poor and corroded on edges 2.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing 3.slight play in o/s front track rod end 4.slight blow on front exhaust 5.all brake pipes covered in grease
1.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted on edges 2.slight play in n/s front and o/s rear wheel bearing 3.surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipes
1.slight play in boyth front and o/s rear wheel bearings †2.slight play in both track rod ends †3.surface corrosion on o/s front brake pipes †
1.slight play in both front wheel bearings †2.o/s/f brake pipe corroded just on limit †3.n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall
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L293 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L293 LRB, 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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L293 LRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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