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67,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
under body sprayed with underseal
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
under body sprayed with underseal
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working All inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Front o/s & n/s seat structures slightly defective/worn, but secure
Lower Engine mount slightly deteriorated/worn
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Crossmember corroded/holed
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle covered by underseal, preventing a full inspection
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion
rear number plate marked
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
o/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
o/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion
water in n/s headlamp
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion
rear number plate marked
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion
rear number plate marked
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L349 SMB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 L349 SMB, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L349 SMB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 May 1994.
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