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L396 EBO

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

94,102 mi
Last recorded94,102 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 EBO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,102 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,341 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 91,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 91,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

corrosion to sills chassis and front crossmember

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,234 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front slam panel heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion to baulk head

Heavy corrosion to body, sills, chassis and floor

Heavy corrosion to nearside gearbox mount( 1 skin hole and corroded, not likely to fall out)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Screen wash bottle insecure not likely to fall

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2020 91,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Front slam panel heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion to baulk head

Heavy corrosion to body, sills, chassis and floor

Heavy corrosion to nearside gearbox mount( 1 skin hole and corroded, not likely to fall out)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Screen wash bottle insecure not likely to fall

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,128 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,590 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front cross member rusty

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

Nearside Front Inner sill rusty

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all exhaust rubbers splitting

near & off side inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front crossmember rusty

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

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

Offside Front bumper mount detached

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

allexhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front crossmember rusty

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

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

Offside Front bumper mount detached

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

allexhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front cross member rusty

front tyres cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2015 90,584 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front cross member rusty

front tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,584 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 7 May 2013 89,880 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 89,880 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 89,681 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,316 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 89,316 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,107 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 89,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 89,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 88,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 66,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,398 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2006 85,692 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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L396 EBO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 L396 EBO, 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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L396 EBO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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