MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,747 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front WITHIN 30CM OF SEATBELT MOUNT REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under screen (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under screen (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed CO higher than emissions tester could read / goes above 10.0 CO when revving above 2k revs (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Bumper insecure all bumper mountings excess corroded , slightly cable tied on (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank insecure rear bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel arch , multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near suspension mount area behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel arch , multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near suspension mount area behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on position lights on separate switch , can switch headlights on with no other light on (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen hits below wiper blades (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired around shock absorber top mount area , under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired around shock absorber top mount area , under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective BOTH ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disks worn
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake hose ferrells corroded various
suspension components corroded
both front tyres showing signs of age
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are perishing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriating.
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/s/f and n/s/r outer tyre sidewalls deteriating.
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L922 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 L922 MTO, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of L922 MTO?
You can check the full history of L922 MTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L922 MTO registered?
L922 MTO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 October 1993.
Is L922 MTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for L922 MTO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L922 MTO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L922 MTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.