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L513 PYB

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,384 mi
Last recorded93,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 PYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 91,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside and Offside front inner arches corroding

Nearside and Offside front inner wings corroding

Nearside and Offside rear spring hanger brackets corroding

Nearside and Offside rear tyres perishing

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear valance panel corroded not within a prescribed area

Fail 2 May 2018 91,848 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Both tyres starting to perish

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 87,411 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,203 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,529 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,706 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 70,609 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,062 miles

Both front seats have play in runners

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 65,969 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,967 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,828 miles

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

offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall not to cord

Pass 29 Mar 2008 60,702 miles

slight cracks in near side front tyre

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,631 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L513 PYB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L513 PYB, 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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L513 PYB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1994.

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