MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,405 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all top outline marker lamp lenses missing
radiator cooling fan catching cowling
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure silencer mounts missing front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
all top outline marker lamps lenses missing front and rear.
radiator cooling fan fouling cowling
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rubber sleeves have slight bulge indicating slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rubber sleeves have slight bulge indicating slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger support missing (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected behind bumper (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber sleeves bulging indicating corrosion of ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake has slight imbalance
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Kick up to OFF side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake has slight imbalance
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All x4 exhaust rubbers perished
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 head lamp has beam deflector fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s marker light inop
slight condensation to o/s head lamp lense
slight damage to n/s rear lamp lense
All x4 exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front head lamp has beam deflector fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s marker light inop
slight condensation to o/s head lamp lense
slight damage to n/s rear lamp lense
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
beam deflector fitted to o/s head lamp
n/s/r light lense slightly damaged
slight condensation o/s head lamp
slight play in o/s track rod end
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
beam deflector fitted to o/s head lamp
n/s/r light lense slightly damaged
slight condensation o/s head lamp
slight play in o/s track rod end
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion to exhaust
slight condensation in o/s headlight
surface corrosion to chassis
corrosion underside of vehicle
exhaust and mounts deteriorated
nearside rear lens damage
offside front arch corroded
offside front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit
offside headlamp water ingress
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion underside of vehicle
exhaust and mounts deteriorated
nearside rear lens damage
offside front arch corroded
offside front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit
offside headlamp water ingress
chassis rusting
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L515 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L515 DVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L515 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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