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L140 ORC

1994 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P64,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 ORC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 79,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,849 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see pad thickness all round due to wheel trims fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 77,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see pad thickness all round due to wheel trims fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,408 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,408 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked near 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 73,266 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,254 miles

exhaust blow from front exhaust

Pass 21 May 2018 71,707 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 71,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,702 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 71,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,655 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in offside front inner wing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,107 miles

corrosion in offside front inner wing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,460 miles

both sides of front chassis corroded around tie bar mountings

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 64,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight corrosion in nearside and offside rear spring rear hangers

Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2007

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 61,271 miles
Fail 6 May 2006

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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L140 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 64,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L140 ORC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L140 ORC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L140 ORC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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