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L506 RYC

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,544 mi
Last recorded47,544 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 RYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,544 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,572 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,572 miles

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

brake pad/handbrake warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,191 miles

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Nearside Inner sill corroded

exhaust end pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,970 miles

n/s sill starting to corrode

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,237 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to n/s inner sill

Fail 15 Jul 2013 41,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,544 miles

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2011 39,898 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 30 Apr 2011 39,898 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,551 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2007 35,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 35,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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L506 RYC is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L506 RYC, 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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What year was L506 RYC registered?

L506 RYC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L506 RYC safe to buy?

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