MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Corroded in battery tray area
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Corroded in battery tray area
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Rack arm slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bumper damage
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Rack arm slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bumper damage
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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L831 OTU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 L831 OTU, 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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L831 OTU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1993.
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