MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions on limit
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ON LIMIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished
nearside front tyre beginning to deteriorate/perish
nearside rear tyre beginning to deteriorate/perish
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
exhaust hanger perished
intermediate exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside outer sills corroded.
offside front chassis corroded.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside outer sills corroded.
offside front chassis corroded.
Additional positive cables from both batteries are not fused sufficiently
Both front brake calipers have up and down movement on sliders
Brake pedal rubber deteriorating
Engine oil leaks
Nearside and offside front lower brake hoses deteriorating
Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken
Nearside front bumper corner fixing corroded
Nearside front door pillar has cables exposed and fouling body
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside rear wheel bearing has free play
Offside front chassis area corroded
Steering rack has slight free play
Unable to examine front brake pads fully as wheel covers fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Additional positive cables from both batteries are not fused sufficiently
Both front brake calipers have up and down movement on sliders
Brake pedal rubber deteriorating
Engine oil leaks
Nearside and offside front lower brake hoses deteriorating
Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken
Nearside front bumper corner fixing corroded
Nearside front door pillar has cables exposed and fouling body
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside rear wheel bearing has free play
Offside front chassis area corroded
Steering rack has slight free play
Unable to examine front brake pads fully as wheel covers fitted
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in off side front track rod end-- nsr brake piupe slight corrosion--water pipe insecure--
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Handbrake has only a little reserve travel, need adjustment soon..
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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L739 LPU 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 63.3%.
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 L739 LPU, 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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L739 LPU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 September 1993.
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