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L399 HCF

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,091 mi
Last recorded66,091 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 HCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,091 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 66,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 65,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 65,031 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded inner arch next to brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear arm mounting point corroded marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner sills corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

sills corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 65,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner sills corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,621 miles

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

Nearside inner sills corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside inner sills corroded

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 64,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded/ holed but not within prescribed area at time of test

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded/holed but not within prescribed area at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185r14c 8pr 102/100p (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 63,111 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported loose middle to rear (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185r14c 8pr 102/100p (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,309 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,541 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 54,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Wiper blade worn

tyre size 1854/r14c/8pr

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,376 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,376 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,472 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2009 40,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,371 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,278 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 35,278 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L399 HCF is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L399 HCF, 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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L399 HCF is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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