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Nearside Front inner wing corroded/holed
Nearside Rear lens broken/cracked
Offside Front inner wing /panel excessively corroded
front bumper inner support panel excessively corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded/holed
Nearside Rear lens broken/cracked
Offside Front inner wing /panel excessively corroded
front bumper inner support panel excessively corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing panel corroded/holed
Nearside Front sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Inner wing corroded /holed
Offside Front Lower sill soft
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing panel corroded/holed
Nearside Front sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Inner wing corroded /holed
Offside Front Lower sill soft
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded/holed
Nearside Front sill corroded/holed
Offside Front ball joint repaired by silicon
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower sill corroded/holed
Offside Front Lower ball joint boot repaired with silicon
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front step corroded/holed
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
condensation in headlights
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front step corroded/holed
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
condensation in headlights
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing
Offside Front inner wing
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)
gearbox rear mount rubber deteriorated
horn insecure
corrosion on all discs
exhaust rubber split
horn insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
horn insecure
both side entrance steps weak
nearside number plate lamp dim
tailpipe support ring perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L688 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 L688 MRC, 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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L688 MRC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 October 1993.
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