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L294 HCX

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,406 mi
Last recorded103,406 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL294 HCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,406 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,270 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,418 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle in early stages of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,593 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 95,593 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,630 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 16 Jun 2015 92,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,307 miles

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

horn poor

Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,433 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,943 miles

n/s/f wiper in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,097 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front brake pad warning wires touching wheels

both lower corners of vehicle corroded

n/s f side repeator not working, indicator can still be viewed from side

outer sills corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,394 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,382 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 71,841 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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L294 HCX is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L294 HCX, 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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L294 HCX is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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