MOT Status
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79,878 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see pad thickness all round due to wheel trims fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
exhaust blow from front exhaust
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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
corrosion in offside front inner wing
both sides of front chassis corroded around tie bar mountings
exhaust mounting rubbers perished
rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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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.
Is L140 ORC safe to buy?
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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