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L514 OYC

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

93,358 mi
Last recorded93,358 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 OYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 93,358 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,358 miles

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

exhaust rubber

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,358 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 93,358 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

sump rusty

underside of vehicle surface corrosion forming

Fail 6 Dec 2016 93,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chassis section (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear floor to wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,351 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroding but not within a prescribed area

Front section of nearside front inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear handbrake performance could be improved

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front and offsode rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm 185/14

Offside front outer and inner sill sections corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Standard of welding could be better

Two rubber exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately secured at time of test

Vehicle very rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2015 93,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both rear inner wheel arches corroding but not within a prescribed area

Front section of nearside front inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear handbrake performance could be improved

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front and offsode rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm 185/14

Offside front outer and inner sill sections corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Two rubber exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately secured at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,023 miles

Offside outer cv gaitor has a leak but dirt not ingressing

Offside sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 May 2014 93,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2013 92,080 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 92,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 91,443 miles

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

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2012 91,437 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

some wireing around battery terminals not connected

Pass 13 May 2011 90,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

some corrosion in both rear spring mountings

some corrosion in nearside front outter sill,not excessive

Fail 10 May 2011 90,798 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

some corrosion in both rear spring mountings

some corrosion in nearside front outter sill,not excessive

Pass 11 May 2010 88,733 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 88,701 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

silencer rattles poss baffles breaking up

Pass 20 May 2009 86,557 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 86,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2008 84,509 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 84,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2007 82,073 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 82,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 76,508 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 76,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack

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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L514 OYC is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 L514 OYC, 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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L514 OYC is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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