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L358 GKO

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,755 mi
Last recorded73,755 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL358 GKO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 73,755 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,057 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 73,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazard lights not working all round (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working horn inop (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 64,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 64,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 64,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2018 64,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 62,781 miles

Nearside Front corrosion under wheelarch area

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front corrosion under door step area

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 62,781 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheelarch by tie rod mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front corrosion under wheelarch area

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front corrosion under door step area

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2016 62,222 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,203 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings badly perished

Fail 27 Mar 2015 60,188 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,634 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 57,627 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,229 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 53,045 miles

Exhaust system poor condition.

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,045 miles

Exhaust system poor condition.

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,179 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak (Sump gasket)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rubber exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,240 miles

Exhaust system poor condition. Exhaust rubber hangers poor condition. Offside front tyre sidewall cracking.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 47,240 miles

Exhaust system poor condition. Exhaust rubber hangers poor condition. Offside front tyre sidewall cracking.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,412 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 41,412 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,649 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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L358 GKO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L358 GKO, 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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L358 GKO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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