MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,358 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner WING PANEL CORRODED.
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING PANEL AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.4.A.3)
Offside WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
o/s/f inner arch corroded
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
o/s/f inner arch corroded
Rear spring eye bushes worn
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear top marker lamp innop. Rear spring eye bushes worn.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r marker light inoperative
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r marker light inoperative
front pads getting low
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r @ o/s/r tyre side walls crazed
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L588 DTX is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L588 DTX, 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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How do I check the history of L588 DTX?
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What year was L588 DTX registered?
L588 DTX is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 4 March 1994.
Is L588 DTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L588 DTX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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