MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undervehicle chassis and subrames covered in underseal unable to inspect corrison but structre ok
Emissions not tested excessive leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember with 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated through to coed at ferrle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust tailpipe corroded
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
exhaust rubber mounts perished
exhaust tailpipe corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
exhaust rubber mounts perished
exhaust tailpipe corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust mountings splitting
slight bind recorded at n/s/r brake
sweat of oil surrounding o/s/f rack boot
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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L687 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L687 MRC, 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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L687 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 October 1993.
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