MOT Status
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inner sills corroded outside prescribed area
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
inner sills corroded outside prescribed area
inner sills corroded outside prescribed area
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
inner sills corroded outside prescribed area
both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas
oil leaks
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas
oil leaks
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both inner sills holed, not in prescribed areas
oil leaks
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
both nearside tyres cracking in sidewalls
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
both nearside tyres cracking in sidewalls
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
both nearside tyres sidewalls perishing
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
both nearside tyres sidewalls perishing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
very slight play detected in nearside steering rack arm
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
very slight play detected in nearside steering rack arm
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
blow from exhaust system borderline
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L968 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 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 L968 PAL, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L968 PAL registered?
L968 PAL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 June 1994.
Is L968 PAL safe to buy?
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