MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,161 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pipes greased
n/s/r/ top shocker bolt loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pipes greased
n/s/r/ top shocker bolt loose
slight movement in steering column.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight movement in steering column.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust front pipe has manifold bolt missing
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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L638 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L638 FAJ, 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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L638 FAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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