MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both outer sill have been repaired and have heavy amount of under seal on them
o/s mirror cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
engine oil leak
o/s/f brake hose mounting member rusted
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
engine oil leak
o/s/f brake hose mounting member rusted
Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/f chassis corr/weak
rear brake pipes surface rust
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f chassis corr/weak
rear brake pipes surface rust
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/r inner arch rusty
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front pads are low
o/s side panel rusty
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L739 FJH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L739 FJH, 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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What year was L739 FJH registered?
L739 FJH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1993.
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