MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,327 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill , 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing/inner wheelarch corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail out rigger (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep area in several places (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep outersill (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel in several places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep area (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner flitches in several places (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member in several places (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
all exhaust rubbers perished
both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded
both inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded
offside front indicator lens filled with water
oil leak
Oil leak
exhaust rubbers starting to perish
mileometer stop working
n/s front chassis corroded under wheel arch
rear tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
exhaust rubbers starting to perish
mileometer stop working
n/s front chassis corroded under wheel arch
rear tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to rot
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to rot
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
grease around offside cv gaitor
nearside rear outersill panel requires attention soon (slightly corroded)
offside front tyre on legal limit
repairs have been heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
grease around offside cv gaitor
nearside rear outersill panel requires attention soon (slightly corroded)
offside front tyre on legal limit
corrosion to o/s inner front wing
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L735 HGS is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 L735 HGS, 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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L735 HGS is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 October 1993.
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