MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,913 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ALL 4 Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Service brake excessively binding centre wheel (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre wheel, inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both rear axles no effort recorded (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside centre tire flat
Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1st axle (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess steady mount from gearbox to body, rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1st axle (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess steady mount from gearbox to body, rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear suspension unit stiff in operation
vehicle underside undersealed including brake pipe and flex hoses
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative front most unit (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
vehicle underside undersealed including brake pipe and flex hoses
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear most wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
passengers door has no view through but mirror not obstructed
slight corrosion to underside including suspension components
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect rear most axle (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect front most axle (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear most wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
passengers door has no view through but mirror not obstructed
slight corrosion to underside including suspension components
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect rear most wheel (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect front most wheel (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear most wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
passengers door has no view through but mirror not obstructed
slight corrosion to underside including suspension components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (7.1.2)
Nearside and offside rear body framework corroded in places
Nearside and offside rear chassis corroded but not yet excessive
nearside and offside lower body side rails corroded not perscribed areas
nearside and offside rear chassis corroded but not yet excessive
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside and offside lower body side rails corroded not perscribed areas
nearside and offside rear chassis corroded but not yet excessive
nearside rear upper indicator not working
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear outiggers corroded but not perscribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside rear 3rd axle tyre under inflated
Offside rear exhaust secure but mount is broke
Rear outiggers corroded but not perscribed area
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside and offside c.v gators slightly weaping grease
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear 1st axle brake slightly binding
Oil leak (gearbox area)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside and offside front outer c.v boots slightly greasy around outer clips
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake disc slightly warped
Offside rear suspension on 1st axle not fully operating
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside and offside front outer c.v boots slightly greasy around outer clips
Nearside front brake disc slightly warped
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear suspension on 1st axle not fully operating
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside and offside rear wheel arche box section frame supports corroded
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside and offside rear wheel arche box section frame supports corroded
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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L424 PWG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 L424 PWG, 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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L424 PWG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 July 1994.
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