MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both outer sill have been welded and covered with under seal
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both outer sill have been welded and covered with under seal
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
clutch thrust bearing noisey?
complete exhaust system showing signs of deterioration
unable to see most of brake pipes[covered in grease]
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
clutch thrust bearing noisey?
complete exhaust system showing signs of deterioration
unable to see most of brake pipes[covered in grease]
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front brake discs slightly scored
front tyres on 3mm
rear tyre outer walls slightly perished
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L388 RUF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L388 RUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L388 RUF registered?
L388 RUF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 3 August 1993.
Is L388 RUF safe to buy?
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