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L284 UCA

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,086 mi
Last recorded55,086 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 UCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,036 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 54,972 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,854 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 54,844 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 53,760 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 53,760 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2018 52,569 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2017 51,841 miles

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Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 May 2017 51,841 miles

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Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2016 50,137 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2016 50,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 May 2015 47,507 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 47,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 45,727 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 45,727 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 9 May 2013 44,162 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 17 May 2012 42,352 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2011 40,053 miles

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

rear offside lamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all exhaust rubber mounts badly perished

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 May 2009 35,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 33,056 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust rubber hangers perished and one missing but not affecting support

Pass 24 May 2007 32,605 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2007 32,594 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 32,384 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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L284 UCA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L284 UCA, 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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L284 UCA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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