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L359 GHD

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,944 mi
Last recorded118,944 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 GHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 118,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 112,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 110,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,339 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 108,277 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 104,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,300 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,596 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 95,596 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking N/S/F BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play o/s/f ball joint

Fail 19 Jun 2014 88,726 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play o/s/f ball joint

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,055 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 77,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,054 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,900 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 69,872 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,708 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 65,708 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Extensive cracking visible on sidewalls of both rear tyres

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

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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L359 GHD is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L359 GHD, 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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L359 GHD is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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