MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (coil spring mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper stops at wrong position (3.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper stops at wrong position (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside general corrosion to sills (front to rear )
Offside Front jacking point area corroded
Offside general corrosion to sills (front to rear )
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by offside lower arm mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
all road wheels rusty
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Both rear (2.4.B.1c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both outter sills are weak and corroded
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
inner and outter sills are covered in underseal
nearside front sill is holed outside of the prescribed areas
rear valance and wings are heavily covered in underseal
unable to fully inspect the underside of the vehicle due to underseal
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both outter sills are weak and corroded
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
inner and outter sills are covered in underseal
nearside front sill is holed outside of the prescribed areas
rear valance and wings are heavily covered in underseal
unable to fully inspect the underside of the vehicle due to underseal
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front worn outer edge, advise
front wipers, advise
nearside front seat insecure, advise
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front wipers smear, advise
nearside front seat slightly insecure, advise
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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L990 CBV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L990 CBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L990 CBV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 20 August 1993.
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