MOT Status
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111,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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surface corrosion on sills & suspension components, brake disc worn, slight oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
surface corrosion on sills & suspension components, brake disc worn, slight oil leak
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leaks
exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leaks
exhaust rubbers perished
hand brake stiff
turbo light on at dash
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust mounts cracking
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all exhuast rubbers perished and splitting
exhaust rubbers cracking
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust rubbers corroded
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L868 GUC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 L868 GUC, 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 L868 GUC registered?
L868 GUC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 August 1993.
Is L868 GUC safe to buy?
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