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L312 OWF

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,460 mi
Last recorded80,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL312 OWF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,460 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 80,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 79,456 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 79,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,083 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,178 miles

Offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,491 miles

All rear lights have slight bad earth

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Coolant leak

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Inner Step corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

X4 c.v boots deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 71,491 miles

Headlamp aim too high X2 (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid To o/s (8.2.3)

All rear lights have slight bad earth

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Coolant leak

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Inner Step corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

X4 c.v boots deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,508 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,508 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,807 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,803 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,239 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 60,236 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,843 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion starting around front step sills

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,843 miles

corrosion starting around front step sills

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,661 miles

position lamps operating through ignition instead of battery circuit

Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,583 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight interaction in all lamps

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 56,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,916 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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L312 OWF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L312 OWF, 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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L312 OWF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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