MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,120 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Sill has slight corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Sill has slight corrosion
Rear Leaf springs corroded
Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Sill has slight corrosion
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Sill has slight corrosion
Rear leaf springs have slight corrosion
Underside of vehicle corroded front to rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside sill has slight corrosion
Offside sill has slight corrosion
Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside sill has slight corrosion
Offside sill has slight corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust tail pipe corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L546 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 72.7%.
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 L546 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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L546 DVH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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