MOT Status
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28,552 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
all 4 front brake hoses in very poor condition
both front inner wings ajcent to front suspension heavley corrded
both front inner wings and bumper supports heavley corrded and in poor condition
exhaust in poor condition
front brake discs in poor condition
lower gearbox mount rubber split
o/s front brake pipes in poor condition
rear springs /bushes in poor condition
vehicle underside rusty
x3 exhaust rubbers missing
SLIGHT DISTORTION BOTH FRONT DISCS
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Exhaust system not adequately supported NEW RUBBERS NEEDED (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
SLIGHT DISTORTION BOTH FRONT DISCS
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
SLIGHT DISTORTION FRONT DISCS
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K
exhaust system in poor condition and poorly mounted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
surface corrosion all steering and suspension parts due to standing but still ok
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
surface corrosion all steering and suspension parts due to standing but still ok
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
lower engine mount bush not connected
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake hose ferules corroded
front number plate could be better condition
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake hose ferules corroded
front number plate could be better condition
hand brake travel could be better
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chassis corroded
front number plate could be better
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chassis corroded
front number plate could be better
hand brake travel could be better
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear brake slightly binding
front brake discs corroded
front sub frame rusty
rear brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust section very rusty
slight play in both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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L404 UNJ is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L404 UNJ, 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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L404 UNJ is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 March 1994.
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