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L24 NRB

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,079 mi
Last recorded70,079 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 NRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,484 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated and cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,719 miles

exhaust rubber perished

Fail 5 Jun 2018 65,719 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,691 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 65,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,850 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,650 miles

exhaust rubbers split/ perished

n/s cv boot weeping

o/s wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r tyre side wall cracking

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear light wiring not taped up exposed to weather.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to panel below battery o/s/f

Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r tyre side wall cracking

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear light wiring not taped up exposed to weather.

Slight corrosion to panel below battery o/s/f

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,493 miles

Crack in nearside headlight lens

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside headlight pattern faded due to moisture in headlight unit

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Crack in nearside headlight lens

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside headlight pattern faded due to moisture in headlight unit

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,731 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust O rings perished.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,731 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust O rings perished.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 53,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,765 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,765 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,510 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 49,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 46,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 46,674 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 42,116 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s front brake hose ferules rusty.

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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L24 NRB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L24 NRB, 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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L24 NRB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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