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L257 XUS

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 XUS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,010 miles

Exhaust system slightly leaking

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front chassis repaired but still has slight corrosion

Front suspension bushes worn and perished

Front underside body corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer and inner sill corroded front to rear

Nearside sill repaired but still corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer and inner sill corroded front to rear

Offside sill repaired but still corroded

Rear chassis repaired but still has slight corrosion

Rear suspension leaf springs corroded

Rear underside body corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front chassis repaired but still has slight corrosion

Front suspension bushes worn and perished

Front underside body corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside outer sill repaired but still has slight corrosion

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

Offside outer sill repaired but still has slight corrosion

Rear chassis corroded but still has slight corrosion

Rear underside body corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear repaired but still has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Chassis repaired but still has slight corrosion

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2016 90,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside rear chassis has been repaired but still has corrosion next to suspension mount

Offside rear chassis has been repaired but still has corrosion next to suspension mount

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Vehicle has misfire under load

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,733 miles

Both rear suspension leaf springs corroded

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Handbrake performance only just met required levels and repair could be necessary in near future

Nearside front inner wheel arch body corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear underside body and sills have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,732 miles

Coolant leak

Front suspension springs corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wiper perished

Rear chassis corroded

Vehicle under body corroded front to rear coated with under seal

Fail 2 Oct 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Front suspension springs corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wiper perished

Rear chassis corroded

Vehicle under body corroded front to rear coated with under seal

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,195 miles

Chassis corroded

underneath of vehicle is corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 84,710 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 84,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,265 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 83,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,868 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 81,868 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 81,540 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

n/s/f caliper nipples rusty

n/s/f door handle broken

unable to test n/s/f seatbelt due to seat not fitted

water pump faulty

Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,932 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 77,932 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L257 XUS is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L257 XUS, 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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L257 XUS is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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