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L231 CDG

1994 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

106,588 mi
Last recorded106,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P64,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 CDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2023 106,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play pedal bushes worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,426 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded.

Nearside Front (inner wheel arch corroding)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside (Sill corroded)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Not split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2022 105,426 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear leaf springs corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front (inner wheel arch corroding)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside (Sill corroded)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Not split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 103,716 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

previous repairs covered in sealer

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2021 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

previous repairs covered in sealer

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,343 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 103,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased/under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear spring hangers/mounts showing signs of corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mount/bracket holes with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mount/bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2017 101,892 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 101,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

both rear spring hangers showing signs of corrosion

main brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel/cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel/cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

both rear spring hangers showing signs of corrosion

main brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s/front chassis leg to inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,004 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s/front chassis leg to inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,605 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,553 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,615 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,419 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s inner sill section corroded but does not reduce the original strength of seatbelt mounting area

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,962 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 88,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 69,594 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 69,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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L231 CDG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L231 CDG, 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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L231 CDG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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