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L260 RYA

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,800 mi
Last recorded76,800 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 RYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front bumper support /inner wing holed and corroded

offside rear wing holed and corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 74,766 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front bumper support /inner wing holed and corroded

offside rear wing holed and corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,416 miles

Nearside near side and offside inner sills corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,489 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 73,489 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,126 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 72,121 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant hose rubbing on brake master cylinder

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,736 miles

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

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

small amount of corrosion on n/s/f inner sill and top of o/s/f chassis section

Fail 7 Dec 2016 70,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers x 4 (7.1.1)

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

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

small amount of corrosion on n/s/f inner sill and top of o/s/f chassis section

Pass 27 May 2015 70,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,685 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,623 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,454 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 66,450 miles

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

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

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

Uneven brake disc wear

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,202 miles

front brake discs (unevn wear)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,141 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,183 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,799 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 55,799 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,990 miles

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

Nearside mirror lens cracked

Slight corrosion in various places

Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside mirror lens cracked

Slight corrosion in various places.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 51,397 miles

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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L260 RYA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L260 RYA, 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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L260 RYA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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