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Outer edge of nearside front tyre worn.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroded.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam masks on both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Undersize wiper blades.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/spring anchor mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroded.
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam mask on both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Undersize wiper blades.
Nicks in offside outer CV boot & noisy coupling
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Undersize blades. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nicks in offside outer CV boot & noisy coupling
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Undersize blades. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill beginning to show signs of corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill beginning to show signs of corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front inner wings beginning to corrode.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour upper (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
end of nearside wiper blade beginning to split
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
end of nearside wiper blade beginning to split
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust rubbers perishing
rear wheel bearings slight play
slight play inner rack osf
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
3 exhaust rubbers in poor condition due to age
Nearside front tyre cracking due to age
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside front washer provides little water
Slight play in all four wheels but not excessive
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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L839 WDL 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 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L839 WDL, 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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L839 WDL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 August 1993.
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