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L495 RYC

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,221 mi
Last recorded36,221 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 RYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,221 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 36,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2007 36,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,668 miles

slight play in steering column

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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L495 RYC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L495 RYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L495 RYC registered?

L495 RYC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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