MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective lower ()
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play and clutch pedal (1.1.1 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also unable to see brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play and clutch pedal (1.1.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded,unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test rear box section corroded no to ball fitted-recommend removal of box section ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
suspect rear leaf springs weak-low ride height on rear
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play and clutch pedal (1.1.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding on inner face,unable to see brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perishing
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
suspect rear leaf springs weak-low ride hight
tow bar rear box section corroded-no tow ball fitted-recommend removal of box section
underside of body starting to corrode
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play brake and clutch pedal (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper cab marker light not working
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear leaf springs weak
gearbox lower tie rod bush worn
tow bar rear box section corroded-no tow ball fitted
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play brake and clutch (1.1.1 (b))
Gearbox mounting defective lower tie rod bush ()
Nearside Front Upper cab marker light not working
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tow bar rear box section corroded,no tow ball fitted
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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play brake and clutch (1.1.1 (b))
Gearbox mounting defective lower tie rod bush ()
Nearside Front Upper cab marker light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tow bar rear box section corroded,no tow ball fitted
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
brake and clutch pedal pivot points worn
gearbox rear tie bar bush worn
tow bar rear box section corroded,no tow ball fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
brake and clutch pedal pivot points worn
gearbox tie bar tear bush worn
tow bar rear box section corroded,no tow ball fitted
Brake and clutch pedal pivots worn
Nearside Front Upper Marker light not working
Rear of gearbox tie bar bush worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Main line pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake and clutch pedal pivots worn
Nearside Front Upper Marker light not working
Rear of gearbox tie bar bush worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust tailpipe corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust tailpipe corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
rear bump stops missing
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
rear axle bump stops missing
rear spring shackles close to limit of travel due to load
slight bind o/s/r brake
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
rear axle bump stops missing
rear spring shackles close to limit of travel due to load
slight bind o/s/r brake
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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L510 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 L510 DVH, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L510 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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