MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front drive shafts slipping out of gearbox
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front drive shafts slipping out of gearbox
Offside Front driveshaft sliding out of gearbox
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch around front anti-roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting to inner wheel arch corroded and split (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill within 30cm of leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill within 30cm of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small holes in exhaust pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))
both driveshaft sliding out of gearbox
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
reversing light not working
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
reversing light not working
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of rear feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
reversing light not working
Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of rear feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
reversing light not working
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of brake pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both rear bumper corners . loose and corroded around body corners
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter to t-piece connector (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of brake pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both rear bumper corners . loose and corroded around body corners
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor pan (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust tail pipe protrudes excessively
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
auxiallary belt starting to fray
exhaust tail pipe protrudes excessively
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L348 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.
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 L348 DNF, 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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L348 DNF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1993.
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