MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar and hinge pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened and bolt missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened and bolt missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front inner sill corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to flex's (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper corner (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside headlamp beam image poor
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
corrosion in rear panel (behind tow hitch)
exhaust rubber mount missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside headlamp beam image poor
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
corrosion in rear panel (behind tow hitch)
exhaust rubber mount missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in O/S inner rack end
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in O/S inner rack end
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust rubbers broken
heat shield above exhaust insecure
oil pressure switch wire broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear o/s side light inop at bike rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear o/s side light inop at bike rack
BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.
BATTERY TRAY CORRODED.
CORROSION;FRONT ARCHES,STEPS,COIL SPRINGS,LEAF SPRINGS.
END FLOAT RACK.
O/S/F OUTER C.V. GAITER PERISHED.
O/S/R TYRE;NAIL IN TREAD,INNER EDGE BALD,AND PERISHED.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BATTERY TRAY CORRODED.
BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.
CORROSION;FRONT ARCHES,STEPS,COIL SPRINGS,LEAF SPRINGS.
END FLOAT RACK.
O/S/F OUTER C.V. GAITER PERISHED.
O/S/F RACK GAITER OILY.
O/S/R TYRE;NAIL IN TREAD,INNER EDGE BALD,AND PERISHED.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Secondary Battery Tray In Poor Condition.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Secondary Battery Tray In Poor Condition.
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S Head Lamp Mount Clip Week.
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Second Battery Tray Very Rusty & Weak.
Washers Poor Operation.
O/s/f coil spring corroded.
O/s/f headlamp adjusting device in poor con dition.
Raer springs, rear bushes in poor condition.
Rear springs inverted.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Emissions just passed.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
O/s/f coil spring corroded.
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Raer springs, rear bushes in poor condition.
Rear springs inverted.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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L757 ARU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 L757 ARU, 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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L757 ARU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 August 1993.
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