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L516 CFR

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,460 mi
Last recorded177,460 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 CFR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 177,460 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 177,373 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion n/s inner sill not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2009 177,373 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion n/s inner sill not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2008 177,309 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to nearside inner sill not in prescribed area

welding to sills covered with filler and underseal

Fail 18 Mar 2008 177,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to nearside inner sill not in prescribed area

welding to sills covered with filler and underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2005 175,987 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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L516 CFR is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L516 CFR, 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 L516 CFR registered?

L516 CFR is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L516 CFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L516 CFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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