MOT Status
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67,622 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak radiator leaking ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
steering rack gaiters damp
rear brake pipes corroded
oil leaks
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
o/s rear handbrake cable outer casing split & rusty
oil leaks
rear brake pipes corroded
steering rack gaiters damp
both front suspension top mountings worn
front brake pipes corroded
power steering pipes corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front suspension top mountings worn
front brake pipes corroded
front discs badly corroded advise replacement
power steering pipes corroded
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
drivers door locking catch does not always automatically return
front discs in poor condition
offside rear upper running light inop
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
drivers door locking catch does not always automatically return
front discs in poor condition
offside rear upper running light inop
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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L327 RSL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L327 RSL, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L327 RSL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 27 November 1993.
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