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L289 UCA

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,579 mi
Last recorded85,579 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 UCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2017 85,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,399 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,894 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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L289 UCA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L289 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L289 UCA registered?

L289 UCA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 June 1994.

Is L289 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L289 UCA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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